Sr Internal Controls Analyst
The Woodlands, TX, US, 77380
Job Summary:
Western Midstream is seeking an Sr. Internal Controls Analyst to join the Internal Controls Group located at its headquarters in The Woodlands, TX. This role will report to the Internal Controls Manager.
As a member of the Internal Controls Group, you will be integral in maintaining and supporting the integrity and effectiveness of the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process. You will assist in the planning and coordination of the company’s annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as required by Sarbanes Oxley.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Big 4 experience preferred
- Strong familiarity of Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance and control testing (financial, business process and IT general controls)
- Good understanding of accounting and industry concepts, practices and procedures
- Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of management’s SOX control risk assessment and scoping activities to ensure proper risk identification, process mapping and control development.
- Support the testing of IPE (Information Produced by the Entity) for completeness and accuracy.
- Assist in testing the design and operating effectiveness of business process and IT general controls, including the tracking and monitoring of control remediation plans.
- Work with external auditors to plan the timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and coordinate SOX testing and related activities.
- Assist with preparation of Audit Committee materials and communication of findings to management.
- Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly analyze internal control failures, evaluate their risk implications, and assist with remediation plans.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as they arise.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting/Finance
Certification/Licenses:
CPA preferred
Travel Requirements:
Travel may be required up to 5%.
Work Schedule:
This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.
Nearest Major Market: Houston