Senior Internal Controls Specialist

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Senior Internal Control Specialist is responsible for evaluating, testing, and enhancing the company’s internal control environment, with a primary focus on compliance. As a global organization, this position provides exposure to all levels of management, working collaboratively with business units and audit team members. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively, risks are appropriately mitigated, and regulatory requirements are met. This position will participate in tasks associated with periodic reporting, documentation of processes and controls and perform tests of controls at the various company locations throughout North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience performing control testing in public company or public accounting environment
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and compliance requirements
Experience documenting and testing business process and IT-dependent controls
Ability to identify control deficiencies and assess their severity
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Report writing and documentation skills, including English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, CISA or similar professional certification
Experience working with ERP System (SAP)
Strong MS Office skills.
Expertise in MS Access a plus (but not an absolute requirement)

Responsibilities

Lead and perform control testing, including planning, walkthroughs, design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and documentation.
Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify control gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate with control owners to ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies and validate corrective actions.
Prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrixes, and testing workpapers.
Perform tests of controls both on-site and remotely at various operations throughout North America.
Provide guidance and training to control owners on internal control best practices.
Participate in special projects related to risk management, process improvements, or internal audits as assigned.