Sr. Analyst, IT Internal Controls

Under Armour • Baltimore, MD

83d • $79,690 - $109,574

About The Position

The Senior IT Internal Controls Analyst is responsible for planning, executing, evaluating and reporting on UA's global IT internal controls SOX activities across the organization's technology landscape. This role ensures IT systems and processes comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The analyst works cross-functionally to assess risks, monitor control effectiveness, and support regulatory compliance efforts. The auditor will work closely with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams to identify risks, evaluate controls, and recommend improvements. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity, security, and compliance of systems supporting point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce, inventory, and financial reporting processes. This role provides an exciting opportunity to support UA's goal to achieve operational excellence, monitor management's commitment to those efforts, and support UA's recurring SOX activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of experience in IT controls, audit, or compliance, preferably in the retail industry
• Strong understanding of ITGCs and application controls
• Background in accounting or internal audit experience required - a mix of public accounting and private/corporate accounting preferred
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance key activities required
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with retail systems and technologies (e.g., POS, ERP, SaaS/IaaS platforms)
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Nice To Haves

• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• SOX oversight for Global ITGC's; supporting risk assessment, design of controls, controls implementation, and remediation; includes conducting and documenting process walkthroughs and related narratives, with a focus on internal controls and ownership of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical personnel and participate in new system implementation and other committees providing suggestions and feedback
• Reviewing and analyzing draft designed internal controls and operating processes prior to system implementation
• Assess and monitor IT controls related to retail systems, including POS, ERP, e-commerce platforms, supply chain technologies, and SAP
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams to remediate control deficiencies and strengthen governance
• Maintain documentation of control processes, risk assessments, and remediation of control deficiencies
• Support internal and external audits, including evidence gathering and issue resolution
• Conduct risk assessments for new systems, vendors, and technology changes
• Maintain an efficient internal control environment- including monitoring of key control executions, preparation of accurate and timely formal written reports/oral presentations to cross-functional management on findings, management control remediation plans, and recommendations
• Support process improvement, implementation, and remediation actions related to operational control projects
• Implementation of both key and non-key operational controls, support the establishment of the current management self-assessment program and continuous risk identification during projects
• Partner with management to identify risks and monitor implementations
• Execute the management self-assessment (MSA) program through review of KPIs and actions plans
• Analyze large sets of data to support conclusions, controls implementation, and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking
• Prepare and review materials for the global internal controls reporting and other critical internal reports
• Work independently as needed, leading initiation, execution, and completion to finalization and reporting for projects, whether IT SOX, operational, or other special projects defined
• Apply data analytic skills and risk identification, to support recurring and special projects
• Liaison with the UA regional Internal Controls' Managers, partnering on local projects and providing clear support for applying standardized processes and controls; support regional standardization and consistency
• Serve as a primary resource and/or system administrator relative to our global SOX compliance tool (Auditboard)
• Maintain internal and external audit deliverables
• Partner with the business process Leads to support IT dependencies identified for projects and business process documentation
• Stay current on retail technology trends, regulatory updates, and control best practice
• Support UA's Business Resiliency by assisting in conducting risk assessments, business impact analysis and business continuity planning

Benefits

• Paid 'UA Give Back' Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees