Internal Controls Analyst

This position offers an opportunity to partner directly with operational and finance leaders to strengthen business processes, evaluate risks, enhance controls, and support an evolving governance framework. The role is highly collaborative and focuses on control design and process improvement rather than traditional audit testing.If you enjoy understanding how businesses operate, identifying opportunities for improvement, and influencing process design, this can be an excellent next step.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with business and finance teams to understand key operational and financial reporting processes.Facilitate process walkthroughs with stakeholders and document procedures, risks, and control activities.Develop and maintain process documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control documentation.Advise process owners on the design and enhancement of internal controls.Assist with risk assessments and evaluate the impact of process, system, and organizational changes.Support remediation efforts and help management address control gaps and process improvement opportunities.Maintain governance and control documentation within the organization's compliance platform.Collaborate with internal and external assurance partners throughout annual compliance activities.Participate in strategic initiatives, system implementations, and business transformation projects requiring risk and control guidance.Monitor industry developments and emerging regulatory considerations that may impact the control environment.Preferred QualificationsCPA, CIA, or progress toward certification.Public accounting foundation.Experience supporting regulated financial institutions or complex financial services organizations.Background working within banking, lending, wealth management, mortgage, or related financial environments.Experience supporting governance, risk, and compliance platforms.