Senior Internal Controls and Compliance Specialist - Big 4 CPA Firm Experience Required

About the position

The Senior Internal Controls and Compliance Specialist will utilize their risk and internal audit/control expertise to help execute the local governance and compliance (G&C) audit plan and provide advisory assistance related to risks, internal controls, fraud and compliance with other various business units across the organization. This position will be responsible for conducting independent and objective evaluations of Vetsource’s operations and internal controls while focusing on improving the effectiveness of the company’s overall internal control environment, risk management and financial reporting activities. Additionally, this position will assist with fraud awareness, identification and prevention as well as ensure compliance with Mars’ and Vetsource’s policies, external audit requirements and other laws and regulations. This is a full-time, remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the Internal Controls and Compliance (IC&C) annual audit plan and support efforts to enhance the unit and achieve the annual plan, goals and objectives.
• Perform ICE (internal control framework), financial, operational, and compliance audits, special projects, advisory, and other value-added services to identify control gaps and deficiencies; assist with remediation efforts; identify areas for improvement; raise opportunities for streamlining and efficiencies; and provide practical and value-added recommendations.
• Lead audit planning and scoping; develop audit programs/procedures and test scripts; execute the audit process through completion; and apply accounting and audit standards, ethical principles, and values in accordance with GAAP, COSO and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Assist with the development and execution of audit procedures, including documenting processes and procedures, establishing testing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and identifying and documenting process and control issues.
• Lead process walkthrough meetings, conduct testing appropriately and clearly document and conclude on work performed.
• Maintain well-documented and organized workpapers.
• Identify and appropriately communicate audit issues to management and offer recommended solutions that both address risks and are relevant to the business.
• Review audit evidence and draw appropriate conclusions regarding control effectiveness, compliance and the state of the control environment, while maintaining a peripheral view of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business field.
• Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Big 4 CPA firm experience.
• Active CIA certification and significant ITGC experience.
• Proven track record and significant internal audit/risk & controls/basic accounting experience executing financial, operational, SOX and common business processes such as: AR, AP, GL, FA, Fin Rptg, Inventory, HR, Payroll, ITGC’s.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and consistent application of IIA standards and COSO.
• Proficient in MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and Google Workspace.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional relevant certifications such as CPA, CRMA, CFE preferred.
• Business Auditor with Moderate Oracle cloud experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance and Virtual vet care.
• PTO, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Day.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k/ RRSP) with employer matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling and remote work where possible.
• The opportunity to join one of our Associate Resource Groups, and fun company events!