Internal Controls Lead

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Job Title: Internal Controls Lead
Reporting To: Internal Controls Manager
Work Schedule: Hybrid – East Aurora, NY (Buffalo, NY local)

• Support Internal Audit and External Audit in planned SOX control testing (transactional and IT controls) according to the testing calendar.
• Participate in walkthroughs and clarify required evidence to demonstrate effective design and operating effectiveness of controls; document control operation and exceptions with audit teams.
• Assist in designing and documenting controls for key processes and systems.
• Facilitate the maintenance and update of process narratives, flowcharts, RCMs, and procedures following system/process changes.
• Prepare clear, audit‑ready documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Support quarterly user access reviews and other logical access testing; document findings, track remediation, and validate completion.
• Work with IT and the Manager to design and update key IT general controls (change management, segregation of duties, privileged access).
• Assist with balance sheet review program execution: gather support, track open items, and elevate technical accounting questions.
• Coordinate resolution of accounting matters and maintain status reporting for the Manager.
• Liaise with internal audit, external auditors, and operating unit finance teams to collect information, clarify control requirements, and support audit requests.
• Draft memos and support root cause analyses; help prepare risk acceptances and audit memos for Manager review and approval.
• Support control impact assessments for system implementations, upgrades, and acquisitions; update RCMs and control documentation as needed.
• Prepare and deliver training materials to control owners and operators; follow up on adoption and operating effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline testing, improve control design, and automate evidence collection.
• Support initiatives to enhance control robustness and drive process improvements.
• Provide support for special projects (e.g., new site integrations, SOX readiness efforts).
• Mentor or coordinate with more junior analysts or interns when applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Over three (3) years of relevant experience in internal controls, internal audit, public accounting, or related finance/accounting roles (Big4 experience a plus).
• Familiarity with PCAOB requirements, USGAAP, the COSO framework, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.
• Demonstrated exposure to public company SOX compliance: control testing, walkthroughs, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and remediation tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear work papers, status updates, and collaborate with control owners and the manager on remediation.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems such as SAP ECC/S/4
  
  HANA and/or Workday preferred.
• Good spreadsheet and data‑analysis skills (advanced Excel functions; experience with data analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, or SQL is a plus).
• Strong orientation toward maximum utilization of AI tools; skilled at basic prompt engineering and LLM usage; able to validate AI outputs and identify hallucinations; advanced AI skills preferred.
• Familiar with IT General Controls and Application Controls and how they interact with Finance controls.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across finance, IT, and operating teams – including international stakeholders.
• Meticulous, organized, and comfortable with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must live local to Buffalo, NY to work onsite.
• Certifications preferred but not required: CPA, CIA, or CISA.

• Competitive salary, annual profit sharing, 401(k) matching, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Comprehensive…