SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Analyst

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Analyst About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Analyst to support the design, documentation, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls and business processes. This role will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, IT, and Audit teams to strengthen compliance efforts, improve process effectiveness, and ensure adherence to SOX requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with process improvement, risk assessment, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Serve as a key point of contact for the development, documentation, and implementation of internal controls and business processes.
• Create and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and control documentation.
• Identify control design gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives, including testing, remediation, and monitoring activities.
• Assist process and control owners with documentation requirements and evidence of operating effectiveness.
• Conduct training and provide guidance on internal control expectations and best practices.
• Participate in walkthroughs of newly designed controls with internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to evaluate business processes and their impact on financial reporting.
• Support special projects related to compliance, process improvement, and risk management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance, controls testing, and remediation activities.
• Understanding of business processes, financial controls, and IT controls impacting financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across departments.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance and accuracy.

• Experience with in the utility industry or a related regulated environment.
• Strong accounting research and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP and/or CUSI systems.

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented accounting and compliance professional who can effectively balance technical expertise with a strategic understanding of business processes. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving complex control and compliance challenges, and can communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.