Finance Controls Expert Analyst

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Hiring Remotely in Heredia, CRI
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Marketing Tech • Analytics
The Role
Support and monitor ICFR controls across revenue and accounting processes. Review reconciliations, journal entries, and revenue recognition; prepare audit documentation; respond to auditors and support remediation. Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and Revenue to enhance controls. Drive process improvements and automation using Excel, Power Automate, Power Query, and Power BI. Identify risks and support control redesign across North America and SLATAM.
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Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Finance Controls Expert Analyst supports and monitors financial control processes across the organization, applying a strong foundation in accounting principles, revenue recognition, and internal control frameworks (ICFR). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance process integrity, and strengthen financial governance.

Being our main contact, you will review, challenge, and enhance controls, identify risks, and promote consistency across finance operations. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and automation projects, promoting efficient, data-driven solutions. You will support Experian's North America and SLATAM teams, reporting to the GFS Risk & Control Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support the execution and monitoring of ICFR controls, including Control Self-Assessments (CSA), ensuring controls are properly documented, maintained, and operating effectively across revenue and accounting processes.
  • Review and validate financial activities such as account reconciliations, journal entries, and revenue processes, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or risks, and providing recommendations to strengthen control effectiveness.
  • Be the primary point of contact for internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reviewing evidence, responding to inquiries, and supporting remediation efforts to ensure strong audit outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Revenue teams to assess, update, and enhance control procedures, ensuring controls are embedded in processes and aligned with global standards.
  • Contribute to process optimization by identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency through automation tools (Power Automate, Power Query), dashboards (Power BI), and data-driven solutions, including AI tools.
  • Identify financial and operational risks, ensure documentation and follow-up, and support the redesign or improvement of processes to enhance accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or other related bachelor's degree.
  • Advanced English level.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting; experience with Lena Six Sigma projects as an ideal.
  • Experience in ICFR frameworks and control testing methodologies (CSA, control validation, documentation review).
  • Experience reviewing and assessing financial controls, including reconciliations, journal entries, and risk identification
  • Background in Audit, Internal Controls, or Controllership environments, with exposure to audit interactions.
  • Experience in project-based environments, driving process improvements, automation, and control enhancements across finance operations.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis, complex formulas, and dashboard creation, with experience in tools such as Power BI to support financial controls and reporting.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

  • Benefits/Perks:

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

  • This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field
  • Advanced English level
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting
  • Experience with Lena Six Sigma projects
  • Experience in ICFR frameworks and control testing methodologies (CSA, control validation, documentation review)
  • Experience reviewing and assessing financial controls including reconciliations, journal entries, and risk identification
  • Background in Audit, Internal Controls, or Controllership environments with audit interaction exposure
  • Experience driving process improvements, automation, and control enhancements in project-based environments
  • Advanced Excel proficiency including complex formulas and dashboard creation; experience with Power BI

Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
16,292 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.

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