Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Blommer Chocolate Company • Raseborg, IL

19h • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Blommer Chocolate Company is hiring a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to coordinate and execute SOX compliance and testing across plant and corporate processes. The role partners with process owners on walkthroughs, evidence collection, control documentation, remediation, and continuous improvement. It prepares and reviews audit-ready workpapers and maintains control narratives, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures. The position may involve up to 30% travel to plant and corporate locations. The role is based in a general office environment, with most time spent using a computer; plant-floor work requires compliance with uniform and safety-gear requirements.

The position is expected to deliver high-quality SOX testing and documentation within established timelines, communicate control issues and recommendations clearly, and help resolve deficiencies and improve processes. Blommer encourages employees to pursue internal opportunities, with progression based on proficiency and performance. The posted base salary range is $90,000–$110,000, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, business-unit, and individual performance.

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, walkthroughs, evidence requests, control documentation, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement with plant and corporate process owners.
• Test entity-level controls and controls relating 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 compliance with established standards.
• Maintain and enhance control documentation, narratives, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures.
• Travel up to 30% to plant and corporate locations for walkthroughs, process observations, relationship building, testing, and improvement initiatives.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and code of conduct, and comply with uniform and safety-gear requirements when on the plant floor.
• Meet established timelines, communicate control issues and recommendations professionally, and manage multiple priorities with initiative and sound judgment.

Benefits

• Health insurance; eligibility begins on the first day of hire.
• Dental insurance; eligibility begins on the first day of hire.
• Vision insurance; eligibility begins on the first day of hire.
• 401(k).
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 pounds of free chocolate for the employee’s birthday.
• 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