Audit & Compliance Analyst

This individual will be a member of the Electric Boat (EB) Controller group and will report to the Chief of Financial Audit &amp; Compliance.<br />Specific Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Work closely with EB SOX Ownership and Internal Audit (IA) Points of Contact (POC), interfacing with all levels of management in a comprehensive environment;<br />Work closely with outside audit firm teams supporting SOX, IA, and financial statement substantive audit procedures;<br />Prepare various deliverables including but not limited to quarterly Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, quarterly Control Self-Assessment certifications, and close out of IA management action plans;<br />On-board new SOX Process &amp; Control owners;<br />Support the vetting of potential SOX and IA exceptions and observations and work with owners and POCs to remediate and close the risk gap;<br />Support the SOX scoping process, assessing risks to generate adequate coverage and risk mitigation;<br />Gain understanding of in-scope systems and tools, and their impact over control performance;<br />Facilitate Sox and IA changes into the EB process;<br />Recommend potential IA topic resulting in operational improvement and reduction of business impact risk;<br />Attend meetings and oversee communication to facilitate liaison function between audit and EB;<br />Drive audit direction to reduce owner burden, mitigate risk, and optimize results;<br />Support periodic presentations and other deliverables including but not limited to: Balance Sheet review, Risk Assessment, SOX narratives, and information produced by entity (IPE);<br />Research internal policies for compliance with technical accounting regulations including GAAP, FASB, ASC, COSO;<br />Coordinate all related audit logistics including on-site security requirements, walk-through meetings, system access, and other services;<br />Drive automated innovation into SOX and IA execution including but not limited to: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Alteryx, PowerBI, and iGel assets;<br />Knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes;<br />Conduct GRC audits and collaborate with key business teams;<br />Assess Oracle GRC control environment and personnel permission changes for vulnerability gaps;<br />Present SOX and/or IA topics to various audiences;<br />Execute special projects requested by EB leadership;<br />Attend annual GD internal controls conference in Reston VA.<br />Required CPA<br />Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field<br />Bachelor’s degree in Accounting<br />Preferred Prior experience with SOX and Internal Audit<br />Big Four Accounting firm audit experience<br />Experience in Government Contracting and/or Aerospace and Defense industry<br />Skills Strong communication and ability to work in a collaborative environment;<br />Understanding of SOX, IA, and auditing &amp; accounting regulatory requirements;<br />Analyze, communicate, and document financial audit issues and potential solutions;<br />Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office, and GRC tools;<br />Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload;<br />Knowledge of government contracting business model and related accounting practices;<br />Strong adherence to ethical behaviors.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr