Financial Control and Documentation Analyst (Remote)

Cartesian - Boston, MA

Full-time

Remote - Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Financial Control and Documentation Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of corporate financial controls. This position involves executing a comprehensive test plan for financial controls, which includes both testing of controls and detailed testing to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations. The analyst will be responsible for identifying areas that require remediation and thoroughly documenting all findings in accordance with organizational standards. Collaboration with process control owners is essential, as the analyst will work closely with them to test and resolve any identified weaknesses or improvement opportunities that arise during the testing process. Additionally, the analyst will provide regular status updates to key stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the testing phase. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong background in financial controls testing, particularly in relation to SOX compliance. They will need to demonstrate excellent testing, communication, and organizational skills to effectively conduct financial controls testing. The ability to run scripts for data validation and to document findings accurately is critical. Furthermore, the analyst will be expected to recommend improvements to the test plan and procedures based on their findings and experiences during the testing process. This position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Execute Financial Controls Test Plan performing both test of control and test of detail to determine control to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as external laws and regulations
• Run scripts as needed to validate data associated with controls
• Document test findings in alignment with organizational standards
• Identify and evaluate control deficiencies and coordinate remediation efforts with control owners
• Provide weekly test progress status and final testing results to leadership and key stakeholders
• Recommend improvements to the Test Plan and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum of five years of experience in Financial Controls testing including SOX specific testing
• Skilled in Compliance testing and validation standards as well as Test Plan management
• Outstanding organizational skills, ability to set and communicate priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Financial Services; familiarity with financial and accounting concepts
• Proficient in the use of MS Office products
• Auditing experience useful