Sr. Risk and Controls Analyst

CF Industries•Northbrook, IL

4d•$94,700 - $124,900

About The Position

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting, or equivalent
Certification or Advanced Degree Required: CPA, CIA
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels
Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines
Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills
Self-Leadership, organized and the ability to meet deadlines is vital
Focused on producing high quality work
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Drive to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GRC such as Workiva is preferred, but not a requirement

Responsibilities

Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them
Lead the business through the annual control environment compliance requirements. This involves providing guidance on testing of key reports, review of critical spreadsheets, generating risk assessments, control attestations, assisting external auditors with walkthroughs and advising on service organization reviews
Maintain the platform utilized by the business to document process, risk, controls, and other critical information essential to SOX compliance. Activities may include reporting, configuration of the platform, improving documentation, coaching and enabling use of the system by stakeholders
Ensure project management is maintained throughout the risk and controls team
Provides information and support to stakeholders as it pertains to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX compliance
Identifies areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Lead in the development and delivery of training sessions
Ensuring procedures and policies are followed as it pertains to SOX required documentation (RACM, Key Reports, etc.)
Evaluates reporting from the platform used to maintain the business process and controls. Proactively identify issues, such as data exceptions and/or potential risks.
Assists in the evaluation and update of process and policies
Support the identification of risks and control changes needed from new / changes in systems / processes
Evaluate UAT work performed by the business during system implementations.
Lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects
Ensure requirements / expectations / deadlines are clear as it pertains to Risk & Controls
Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls

Benefits

incentive program is available to all full-time employees
comprehensive benefits package
two medical plan options
health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
dental and vision benefits
a well-being incentive program
401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
life and disability insurance
paid time off programs
Flexible Work Arrangements