Audit & Compliance Analyst

Electric Boat Corp

  • Groton, CT
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with all levels of management in a comprehensive environment; Work closely with outside audit firm teams supporting SOX, IA, and financial statement substantive audit procedures; Prepare various deliverables including but not limited to quarterly Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, quarterly Control Self-Assessment certifications, and close out of IA management action plans; On-board new SOX Process & Control owners; Support the vetting of potential SOX and IA exceptions and observations and work with owners and POCs to remediate and close the risk gap; Support the SOX scoping process, assessing risks to generate adequate coverage and risk mitigation; Gain understanding of in-scope systems and tools, and their impact over control performance; Facilitate Sox and IA changes into the EB process; Recommend potential IA topic resulting in operational improvement and reduction of business impact risk; Attend meetings and oversee communication to facilitate liaison function between audit and EB; Drive audit direction to reduce owner burden, mitigate risk, and optimize results; Support periodic presentations and other deliverables including but not limited to: Balance Sheet review, Risk Assessment, SOX narratives, and information produced by entity (IPE); Research internal policies for compliance with technical accounting regulations including GAAP, FASB, ASC, COSO; Coordinate all related audit logistics including on-site security requirements, walk-through meetings, system access, and other services; Drive automated innovation into SOX and IA execution including but not limited to: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Alteryx, PowerBI, and iGel assets; Knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes; Conduct GRC audits and collaborate with key business teams; Assess Oracle GRC control environment and personnel permission changes for vulnerability gaps; Present SOX and/or IA topics to various audiences; Execute special projects requested by EB leadership; Attend annual GD internal controls conference in Reston VA. Strong communication and ability to work in a collaborative environment; Understanding of SOX, IA, and auditing & accounting regulatory requirements; Analyze, communicate, and document financial audit issues and potential solutions; Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office, and GRC tools; Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload; Knowledge of government contracting business model and related accounting practices; Strong adherence to ethical behaviors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGroton, CT

    Description

    Overview

    This individual will be a member of the Electric Boat (EB) Controller group and will report to the Chief of Financial Audit & Compliance.

    Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Work closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with all levels of management in a comprehensive environment;
    • Work closely with outside audit firm teams supporting SOX, IA, and financial statement substantive audit procedures;
    • Prepare various deliverables including but not limited to quarterly Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, quarterly Control Self-Assessment certifications, and close out of IA management action plans;
    • On-board new SOX Process & Control owners;
    • Support the vetting of potential SOX and IA exceptions and observations and work with owners and POCs to remediate and close the risk gap;
    • Support the SOX scoping process, assessing risks to generate adequate coverage and risk mitigation;
    • Gain understanding of in-scope systems and tools, and their impact over control performance;
    • Facilitate Sox and IA changes into the EB process;
    • Recommend potential IA topic resulting in operational improvement and reduction of business impact risk;
    • Attend meetings and oversee communication to facilitate liaison function between audit and EB;
    • Drive audit direction to reduce owner burden, mitigate risk, and optimize results;
    • Support periodic presentations and other deliverables including but not limited to: Balance Sheet review, Risk Assessment, SOX narratives, and information produced by entity (IPE);
    • Research internal policies for compliance with technical accounting regulations including GAAP, FASB, ASC, COSO;
    • Coordinate all related audit logistics including on-site security requirements, walk-through meetings, system access, and other services;
    • Drive automated innovation into SOX and IA execution including but not limited to: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Alteryx, PowerBI, and iGel assets;
    • Knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes;
    • Conduct GRC audits and collaborate with key business teams;
    • Assess Oracle GRC control environment and personnel permission changes for vulnerability gaps;
    • Present SOX and/or IA topics to various audiences;
    • Execute special projects requested by EB leadership;
    • Attend annual GD internal controls conference in Reston VA.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • CPA
    • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting

    Preferred:

    • Prior experience with SOX and Internal Audit
    • Big Four Accounting firm audit experience
    • Experience in Government Contracting and/or Aerospace and Defense industry

    Skills

    • Strong communication and ability to work in a collaborative environment;
    • Understanding of SOX, IA, and auditing & accounting regulatory requirements;
    • Analyze, communicate, and document financial audit issues and potential solutions;
    • Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office, and GRC tools;
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload;
    • Knowledge of government contracting business model and related accounting practices;
    • Strong adherence to ethical behaviors.

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