Internal Controls Senior Analyst

Reporting directly to Pie’s SOX & Internal Controls Manager, this role will be responsible for evaluating and executing processes to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with the COSO internal controls framework, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant regulations and standards.

• Assist in the execution of a risk assessment at the Financial Statement Line Item and process level to determine appropriate control mix and coverage.
• Work with business and IT process and control owners to design and document internal control environments for in-scope processes through annual walkthroughs, including standardization.
• Perform annual testing for in-scope controls, including communication of deficiencies to management, and gaining concurrence on remediation action plans.
• Create reporting to provide on-going monitoring updates to the Group Controller, Deputy CFO, CFO, Audit Committee and other critical stakeholders.
• Educate business / IT process owners and control owners of their roles and responsibilities within Pie’s internal controls program.
• Maintain and enhance Pie’s use of Workiva as the governance, risk, and compliance tool supporting SOX.
• Support the annual Fraud Risk Assessment, including ensuring proper coverage of internal controls to mitigate key fraud risks.
• Work with external auditors to ensure that control documentation is available in support of annual financial statement audits.
• Seek opportunities to automate controls or implement technology, to bring long term efficiency to the Internal Controls program and associated business / IT processes.
• Proactively raise concerns to the SOX & Internal Controls Manager related to the impact of changes in people, process, and technology to Pie’s internal controls.
• Assist the Deputy CFO and SOX & Internal Controls Manager in other internal controls related projects and initiatives.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with internal controls including within Sarbanes-Oxley, internal audit, external audit, or operational risk functions.
• Knowledge of Workiva’s SOX Control product or similar technology (e.g. AuditBoard)
• Strong financial acumen with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to identify risk points in accounting and non-accounting processes.
• A general understanding of GAAP financial statements and reporting.
• A general understanding of IT general controls.
• Experience working on multiple work-streams concurrently, across multiple functions and teams.
• Experience working in control programs in highly regulated industries such as insurance or banking is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with business stakeholders.

The use of AI in Application Review: To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. All AI-reviewed applications are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.