Senior Analyst –Accounting Policy and Controls

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Support development and governance of accounting policies and internal control framework. Draft and maintain policy documentation, support SOX compliance, monitor control execution, create tools and guidance for control owners, assist with technical accounting memos and audit coordination, and support external reporting as needed.
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The Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls is a key member of the Corporate Reporting team that supports the development, maintenance, and governance of the Company’s accounting policies and internal control framework. This role is responsible for drafting and maintaining accounting policy documentation, supporting SOX compliance processes, monitoring control execution, and developing practical tools and guidance to enable business teams to effectively perform their control responsibilities. The individual may also assist with drafting technical accounting memos, as assigned.
This position focuses on documentation quality, consistency, and control effectiveness, partnering across the organization to promote a strong and sustainable internal control environment. At times the role may include responsibilities related to external financial reporting (e.g., preparation of SEC filings).
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a controls-focused mindset, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable processes. This individual will partner cross-functionally to drive compliance, reduce risk, improve processes, and enhance policy and controls tools.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIESAccounting Policy Documentation:
  • Draft, edit, and maintain the Company’s Accounting Policy Manual to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with U.S. GAAP and company practices
  • Translate technical accounting guidance into clear, practical, and easy-to-understand documentation for business users
  • Update policies for new accounting standards, business changes, or audit feedback
  • Assist in documenting accounting positions, conclusions, and supporting analyses as directed
Internal Controls (SOX) Support:
  • Maintain centralized inventories of key controls, including risk and control matrices (RCMs)
  • Draft and maintain process documentation, including narratives and flowcharts
  • Develop templates, checklists, and job aids to support consistent and effective control execution across the organization
  • Track control ownership and monitor the timely execution of control activities by responsible parties
  • Follow up with control owners on missing, incomplete, or delayed control execution
  • Support periodic SOX activities, including control certifications and status reporting
  • Assist in organizing and maintaining evidence repositories for control performance
Audit Coordination:
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors for external audits and SOX compliance.
  • Coordinate audit requests and ensure the organization provides timely and complete responses.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONSRequired
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or candidate (passed most parts)
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Approximately 4–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance
  • Fundamental understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls concepts
  • Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience
  • Experience in a multinational organization
  • Experience with documentation or workflow tools (e.g., Workiva, Visio, SharePoint)
  • Experience working with internal audit personnel
Working Conditions
  • Work is performed in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Regular interaction with global teams

Skills Required

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or candidate (passed most parts)
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Approximately 4-6 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance
  • Fundamental understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls concepts
  • Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Big 4 public accounting experience
  • Experience in a multinational organization
  • Experience with documentation or workflow tools (e.g., Workiva, Visio, SharePoint)
  • Experience working with internal audit personnel
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The Company
HQ: Sugar Land, TX
5,300 Employees

What We Do

Noble Corporation is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry, operating a modern and technically advanced fleet of offshore drilling units worldwide.

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