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CloudWalk, Inc. · 1 month ago

Internal Control Specialist – Focus on Business and Accounting Processes, Risks and Controls

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

CloudWalk is a fintech company focused on building the future of payments. The Internal Control Specialist will strengthen governance, maintain reliable processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations while supporting the business in identifying risks and designing effective controls.

Credit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTech

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Execution of Business & Accounting Control Testing

Perform design and operating effectiveness testing for controls across: Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C) / Payments lifecycle, Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Close and Accounting processes, Treasury and cash management, Reconciliations and financial data integrity, Revenue recognition and billing

Evaluate evidence, validate process documentation, and ensure controls operate as intended

Identify deficiencies, document results, and track remediation plans

Support the execution of risk and control assessments for business and accounting processes

Map end-to-end processes, identify key risks, and evaluate the adequacy of controls

Assist in ensuring processes reflect regulatory expectations and best practices for S3/S4 institutions

Contribute to identifying risks related to: Payment flows and settlements, Merchant operations, Financial reporting, Fraud prevention, Data accuracy and completeness, Third-party dependencies

Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, control matrices, and standard operating procedures

Ensure documentation remains aligned with evolving products, regulations, and organizational changes

Work with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to ensure accuracy

Support analysis of control failures related to financial or business processes

Conduct or assist with root cause analysis (RCA) to identify underlying issues

Track corrective action plans and validate remediation effectiveness

Work cross-functionally to embed control requirements into business processes

Partner with Accounting and FP&A to support financial reporting accuracy

Collaborate with Payments and Operations teams to ensure safe and scalable operational flows

Promote awareness and understanding of internal controls across the organization

Assist in preparing dashboards and management reports on control performance

Track key themes, systemic issues, and emerging risks in business and accounting processes

Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and enhanced control design

Qualification

Internal ControlsSOX ComplianceRisk AssessmentAccounting PrinciplesProcess DocumentationData AnalyticsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related areas

Experience in Internal Controls, Audit (internal or external), Operational Risk, Compliance, or Accounting within financial institutions, fintechs, or SOX-regulated companies

Experience with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls, documentation standards, walkthroughs, testing methodologies, and deficiency remediation

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial cycles, and business process controls

Ability to evaluate reconciliations, journal entries, accounting estimates, and financial documentation

Experience analyzing process evidence and identifying control weaknesses

Strong documentation and analytical skills; ability to translate complex processes into clear narratives or flowcharts