Internal Controls Analyst

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the overall design, documentation, implementation, and training of the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program for the Enterprise 
• Prepares documentation assessing the design and implementation of key controls 
• Participates in the creation of education materials for accounting and finance personnel regarding ICFR 
• Drafts the annual assessment of design and operating effectiveness of key ICFR controls, including coordination with the internal and external audit teams 
• Gathers, tracks, and documents the results of the quarterly Advocate Health ICFR Control Assessment program. Develops deliverables summarizing the results of the program 
• Facilitates the Advocate Health account reconciliation and manual journal entry programs, including monitoring compliance with related policies and control activities and follow-up with owners 
• Prepares annual ICFR planning and conclusion workpapers, including materiality calculations, risk assessment and scoping procedures, and the summary of aggregated deficiencies analysis 
• Tracks control deficiencies identified and progress of related remediation plans 
• Participates in special projects as provided by Management 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by a State Board of Accountancy

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field      

Experience Required:

• Typically requires at least 2 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and internal controls with a large, complex organization 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, PCAOB standards and the COSO controls framework 
• Moderate experience with internal controls over financial reporting and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 
• Demonstrated time management skills and conflict resolution skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate/collaborate effectively 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar products 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze the underlying business and its implications on financial accounting and reporting 
• Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities within tight time frames 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position may require travel which may result in exposure to road and weather hazards 

• Exposed to normal office environment when in-person team meetings occur 

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.