Sr. Risk and Controls Analyst

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Northbrook, IL, USA
In-Office
95K-125K Annually
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Advise and partner with business stakeholders to identify risks, design and maintain SOX controls, manage annual control environment activities, support system implementations and UAT, maintain GRC platform documentation, lead training, and drive control environment efficiency improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.  You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.  Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Finance & AccountingJob Summary:

The Senior Risk and Controls Analyst is responsible for advising and business partnering for CF’s control environment. This involves advising internal stakeholders and analyzing process documentation to identify risks and mitigating controls. This role would also contribute to supporting the business during the implementation of projects and driving control environment improvements that generate efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description:

Annual control environment activities

  • Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them
  • Lead the business through the annual control environment compliance requirements. This involves providing guidance on testing of key reports, review of critical spreadsheets, generating risk assessments, control attestations, assisting external auditors with walkthroughs and advising on service organization reviews
  • Maintain the platform utilized by the business to document process, risk, controls, and other critical information essential to SOX compliance. Activities may include reporting, configuration of the platform, improving documentation, coaching and enabling use of the system by stakeholders
  • Ensure project management is maintained throughout the risk and controls team
  • Provides information and support to stakeholders as it pertains to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX compliance
  • Identifies areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Lead in the development and delivery of training sessions

Process and Policy Management

  • Ensuring procedures and policies are followed as it pertains to SOX required documentation (RACM, Key Reports, etc.)
  • Evaluates reporting from the platform used to maintain the business process and controls. Proactively identify issues, such as data exceptions and/or potential risks.
  • Assists in the evaluation and update of process and policies

Projects and Development

  • Support the identification of risks and control changes needed from new / changes in systems / processes
  • Evaluate UAT work performed by the business during system implementations.
  • Lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects
  • Ensure requirements / expectations / deadlines are clear as it pertains to Risk & Controls
  • Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls

Incumbent Attributes:

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting, or equivalent
  • Certification or Advanced Degree Required: CPA, CIA
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels
  • Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines
  • Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills
  • Self-Leadership, organized and the ability to meet deadlines is vital
  • Focused on producing high quality work
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Drive to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Knowledge of GRC such as Workiva is preferred, but not a requirement

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $94,700 - $124,900

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. ​

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. ​

For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.

FMLA:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf


Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf


  • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process 

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.


If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].

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Skills Required

  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in public accounting or equivalent
  • CPA or CIA certification or advanced degree
  • Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and control testing
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, meet deadlines, and provide project management for the risk and controls team
  • Detail oriented with strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
  • Experience developing and delivering training and coaching stakeholders on controls processes
  • Knowledge of GRC platforms such as Workiva

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive across many roles, often characterized as strong or top notch relative to similar employers. Compensation is described as fair for the work performed and paired with performance rewards in certain roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match alongside legacy pension plans, which are highlighted as a meaningful differentiator. These options are portrayed as supportive of long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is characterized as high‑quality and comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA support, and on‑site care in some locations. Wellbeing resources such as counseling and condition‑management programs further reinforce the health focus.

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The Company
HQ: Deerfield, IL
2,245 Employees
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The company is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. We operate manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible in the world and an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America.

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