Senior Internal Control Specialist

Amrize•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Amrize Internal Control team, the Internal Control Senior Specialist plays a key support role in the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing business processes. This role serves as a valued resource and trusted advisor to the business on process and control related matters, helping to sustain a robust and effective control environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in professional assurance (internal audit, internal control, SOX compliance) and/or public accounting, with direct US public-company SOX experience
Deep technical acumen regarding SOX, internal controls, and US GAAP accounting
Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products, especially Excel/Sheets
Reputation for conduct at the highest standards of ethics and integrity
High degree of self-responsibility, proactivity, and resourcefulness
Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple tasks with numerous stakeholders
Critical thinker who applies knowledge obtained through theory and practical experiences to new situations
Strong analytical thinker who understands the importance of data to support positions, conclusions, and improvement opportunities
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and clear, concise, professional documentation
Ability to effectively work independently, taking the initiative to develop and maintain strong working relationships
Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and resolve issues
Embody a passion for identifying, explaining, and solving issues and improvement opportunities
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Field of Study Preferred)
Professional certification such as CPA/CA, CIA
SAP knowledge and experience with GRC and data analytics applications are a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and promote standard and consistent business processes and internal controls across all Company product lines and business units.
Execute assigned components of the Internal Control Plan, supporting Internal Control Managers in their facilitation and management of annual program activities.
Perform procedures to assess and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement, formulating appropriate and actionable recommendations to remediate potential control gaps.
Support certain centralized department activities, administration of the GRC tool, and prepare dashboarding and information gathering to support team reporting requirements.
Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills in formal and informal settings with various levels of Company leadership.
Serve as an educational resource for the broader organization on business process and control-related matters.
Support or lead ad hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
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