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The Mosaic Company · 2 months ago

Internal Controls Analyst Lead

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The Mosaic Company is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, serving farmers globally. The Internal Controls Analyst Lead will oversee the development and maintenance of SOX documentation and internal controls, while also acting as a liaison with audit personnel and leading process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of process documentation, policies, and SOX procedural documentation

Facilitate and assist in the change management process for such documentation

Function as one of the primary liaisons with both KPMG and the Internal Audit group with the following responsibilities:

Remediate SOX deficiencies and participate in design of appropriate internal controls around new business processes

Coordinate with management and control owners to maintain and update all internal control and related documentation (i.e., narratives and flowcharts)

Propose process and control changes (i.e., additions/deletions/modifications) and participate in the change management process

Draft responses to control deficiencies and work to evaluate and classify SOX deficiencies (i.e. D, SD, MW). Work with management to draft responses and develop action plans to address audit issues

Ensure timely and thorough completion of the quarterly QSA questionnaire, including follow-up on issues, concerns, etc. and providing or coordinating responses to Internal Audit questions

Facilitate and coordinate (i.e., liaison) collection of information for SOX testing and related activities with Internal Audit and KPMG

Help identify opportunities for improvement, participate in and carry out process improvement activities and projects in the business unit they support

Coordinate with Internal Audit to identify and continually assess risk exposures for Corporate and North America and interact with the various risk compliance functions on SOX, SAB 99 and other matters

Quarterly Self-Assessment (QSA) – Leading and ensuring the timely and comprehensive completion of the quarterly QSA questionnaire, including proactive follow-up on any issues or concerns

Assessing SOC 1 Reports - Facilitating the request and reviewing SOC 1 reports for both in-scope systems and third-party service providers

Developing and delivering Global SOX training programs for process and control owners, including key stakeholders and ensuring understanding of control requirements and responsibilities

Interface and liaison with KPMG on SOX and internal control matters and assist in managing the relationship between management and both internal and external auditors and look for ways to improve communications, transparency and coordination between these groups

Lead, develop and coach direct and indirect reports on development and maintenance of SOX process documentation

Provide timely and constructive feedback on a regular basis to ensure employees have a clear understanding of their work, roles and the business

Manage performance issues when necessary

Work with employees on their career development plans

Lead and represent Internal Control in major, company-wide system implementations, projects, and initiatives

Collaborate with management to design and evaluate SOX compliance and internal controls for new operations, system implementations, and transformation projects

Provide expertise in non-recurring strategic activities, including mergers and acquisitions, pre/post-system implementation reviews, and other initiatives

Attend project meetings as key representative for Internal Control team

Provide updates to Senior Director, International Controller Sr Director and Sr Director Accounting Controller

Qualification

SOX complianceInternal controlsAudit experienceGAAP knowledgeProject managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeSAP experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance or related field

7+ years of audit, accounting or financial analysis experience

Broad understanding of internal controls, ICFR and internal audit concepts

Excellent understanding and familiarity with GAAP

Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and networking

Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization to analyze processes and implement recommendations for change

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Ability to work well in a team environment

Excellent business acumen

Willingness to collaboratively challenge the business

Highly motivated and self-directed

Candidate must be proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)

Preferred

Public Accounting and/or internal audit experience

Proven project management skills

SharePoint, LiveLink and other intranet tools are desired

Candidates with SAP or Maximo experience preferred

Benefits

11 paid holidays each year

A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

Company

The Mosaic Company

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Mosaic is a global leader in the crop nutrient industry — the only company with the ability to produce and deliver two vital crop nutrients, phosphate and potash, on a massive scale.

Founded in 2004

Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees