Sr. Analyst, Process, Controls & Compliance

Covetrus

About The Position

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is hiring an Sr. Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Process, Controls & Compliance (PCC). The PCC team’s strategy is to provide proactive advisement and recommendations to teams across the organization on the design of processes and controls and audit compliance. The PCC team serves as trusted partners and advisors in supporting new business initiatives, focusing on establishing efficient and sustainable processes that favor automated controls over reliance on human behavior. The Sr. Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in identifying business process risks and should possess expert knowledge across risk, audit, controls and compliance as well as a basic understanding of IT processes and controls. The Sr. Analyst will participate in balance sheet reconciliation reviews, advisory and consulting projects and cross functional business initiatives, process improvements, operational audits, compliance reviews, controls testing, issue remediation, risk assessments, and collaboration with external auditors. This role is an individual contributor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field.
CPA required.
5+ years of professional experience with at least 2 years of experience in internal controls/SOX, accounting, or audit related fields.
2+ years of audit experience (in a public company, an international organization, or Public Accounting firm).
Knowledge of basic audit standards and processes, Sarbanes Oxley, and COSO.
Knowledge of internal controls, systems, and risk management processes.
Ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes and data flows and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s risks, controls, and governance processes.
Ability to perform control reviews in line with professional standards.
Experience in process mapping and documentation.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic, high degree of motivation and the ability to contribute to a positive team attitude, proven dedication to teamwork, collaborative, and exhibits integrity within a professional environment.
High attention to detail.
Ability to effectively work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with changing processes and procedures.
Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances, processes, and priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism; must be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization and portray a strong professional image.
Ability to identify and assess changing business process risks.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 Public Accounting experience would be a plus.
System implementation experience and/or business transformation would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform balance sheet reconciliation assessments and reviews for all Covetrus entities globally.
Perform reviews to assess processes, controls, and segregation of duties and provide value added feedback to drive process standardization and optimization.
Participate in cross functional business initiatives and special projects and provide guidance on efficient processes and controls, best practices, and risk management.
Perform risk-based operational audits to identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
Provide management with guidance to influence change.
Communicate audit results, clearly and concisely.
Partner with management to develop efficient and effective corrective action plans and influence improvements to the company’s internal controls.
Follow up on the status of corrective action plans and test management’s remediation efforts.
Work with external auditors to facilitate audit processes, respond to audit queries, address audit findings, provide necessary information on controls, or explain procedures.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration in audits or projects.
Participate in the risk assessment process.
Maintain controls framework and related narratives or flowcharts.