Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Blommer Chocolate Careers • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Blommer is seeking a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to coordinate and execute SOX compliance activities across plant and corporate functions. The role partners with process owners on walkthroughs, evidence requests, control documentation, testing, remediation, and continuous improvement. The analyst prepares and reviews audit-ready documentation and workpapers, communicates control issues and recommendations, and helps resolve deficiencies while supporting sustainable process improvements. The position involves up to 30% travel to plant and corporate locations. It operates primarily in a general office environment with computer use; plant-floor work requires compliance with uniform and safety-gear requirements. The role is expected to deliver quality work on schedule, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on company, business-unit, and individual performance. The salary range is $90,000–$110,000.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of SOX or internal audit experience.
• Strong understanding of COSO and business processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SOX compliance activities with plant and corporate process owners, including walkthroughs, evidence requests, control documentation, remediation, and continuous improvement.
• Perform testing of entity-level controls and controls related to order-to-cash, procurement-to-pay, accounting and reporting, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Prepare and maintain audit-ready documentation supporting testing and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate control deficiencies, validate corrective actions, and support sustainable process improvements.
• Prepare and review SOX documentation and testing workpapers for consistency, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Maintain and enhance control documentation, narratives, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.
• Travel to plant and corporate locations for walkthroughs, process observations, relationship building, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate control issues, risks, and recommendations clearly and professionally, and drive timely resolution of control deficiencies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, with eligibility beginning on the first day of hire.
• 401(k).
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 pounds of free chocolate for the employee’s birthday.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, business-unit, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior