Sr Internal Controls & Compliance Analyst

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Summary

The Internal Controls & Compliance Senior Analyst plays a key role in strengthening NAES’s control environment by executing complex assessments, supporting testing efforts, and driving improvements across financial and operational processes. Partner with the Internal Controls & Compliance Manager, business process owners, and Company leadership to support the JSOX compliance program, design and evaluate internal controls, and implement governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.

Primary Duties

- Conduct company assessments to improve business processes and technology performance

- Conduct walkthroughs to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control and establish internal testing procedures

- Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrix for key business processes

- Provide guidance to process owners on end-to-end control design and improvement opportunities

- Lead the implementation and execution of governance, risk, and compliance management programs.

- Participate in JSOX PMO testing and management certification

- Identify, assess, and advise on control gaps, risk exposures, and areas of automation

- Analyze results and collaborate with control owners on remediation items and process improvement

- Support ITGC activities

- Identify control trends or issues

- Support special projects and training initiatives.

Working Relationships

Work closely with the Internal Controls & Compliance Manager, business process owners and Company management.

Compensation

The initial compensation will range from $95,000 to $109,000

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred

- Five years of professional experience in accounting, internal controls, audit, or compliance

- Strong knowledge of JSOX and COSO frameworks

- Prior experience in a public company, consulting company, or internal audit is strongly desired.

- Experience in governance, internal control, financial and operational risks, SOX compliance, or regulatory compliance desired

Specific Skills and Knowledge

- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey concepts clearly to peers and management

- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio).

- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system or similar enterprise financial systems; ability to assess control design within system workflows

- Strong attention to detail.

- Leadership and learner’s mindset to influence decisions among peers and senior leadership team

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

- Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday though Friday. Extended working hours may be required during periods of high workload or major projects.

- This role requires sitting/standing at a desk, using a computer workstation, the ability to handle long periods of screen time, and typing.

- Up to 10% travel may be required.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

- 5 year(s): Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system or similar enterprise financial systems; ability to assess control design within system workflows

- 5 year(s): Experience in governance, internal control, financial and operational risks, SOX compliance, or regulatory compliance desired

- 5 year(s): Prior experience in a public company, consulting company, or internal audit is strongly desired.

- 5 year(s): Strong knowledge of JSOX and COSO frameworks

Education

Preferred

- Bachelors or better in Finance or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Driver's License

Preferred

- CPA Cert Public Acct

Skills

Preferred

- Finance

- Internal Controls

- Internal audit

- MS Office Suite

- Sox Compliance

- Verbal and Written Communications

Behaviors

Preferred

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer

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