The posting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Fintech Financial Controls Analyst based in United States.
This role supports a critical Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program within a modern fintech and Banking-as-a-Service environment. You will evaluate partner controls, investigate assurance gaps, and perform targeted, risk-based alternative control testing. The position combines detailed evidence analysis with practical judgment to determine whether financial reporting risks are appropriately addressed. You will work closely with Financial Controls, Risk, Internal Audit, testing teams, management, auditors, and external fintech partners. The role offers exposure to SOX, ICFR, COSO, SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, CUECs, ITGCs, and business process controls. Success requires strong analytical skills, meticulous documentation, and the ability to manage multiple assessments independently. This is a fully remote opportunity for a controls professional who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Accountabilities
- Document partner controls relevant to financial reporting requirements and map them to the applicable Partner ICFR Framework.
- Maintain partner control inventories, alternative testing documentation, evidence, gap trackers, and remediation records.
- Review identified control and assurance gaps and determine the specific control or control objective requiring targeted testing.
- Develop and execute risk-based alternative control testing procedures in accordance with approved methodologies.
- Perform targeted testing of identified CUEC gaps and conduct control walkthroughs as necessary to understand control design and operation.
- Obtain and evaluate evidence supporting the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including validating populations and samples when required.
- Prepare comprehensive testing workpapers covering the control tested, testing period, population, evidence reviewed, testing attributes, results, exceptions, and preliminary conclusions.
- Identify control deficiencies, missing evidence, testing exceptions, and insufficient support, escalating concerns to the appropriate Financial Controls leadership.
- Track remediation of testing exceptions and perform follow-up testing as assigned.
- Support evaluation of whether targeted testing sufficiently addresses identified control or assurance gaps.
- Coordinate with Partner Risk and Internal Control Testing teams on SOC, ITGC, CUEC, transaction, and account-level testing matters.
- Communicate testing status, exceptions, remediation progress, and potential financial reporting impacts while supporting management and audit reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in internal controls, SOX/ICFR, internal audit, public accounting, financial controls, risk management, or related control testing functions.
- Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and control testing concepts.
- Working knowledge of SOX, ICFR, and the COSO framework.
- Familiarity with SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports, Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs), IT General Controls (ITGCs), and business process controls.
- Demonstrated ability to translate control or assurance gaps into practical, risk-based testing procedures.
- Experience performing internal control testing, evaluating evidence, conducting sample-based testing where applicable, analyzing exceptions, and preparing testing workpapers.
- Ability to distinguish between missing controls, missing evidence, insufficient testing, and gaps in audit or assurance coverage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify control issues, assess potential financial reporting impacts, and develop well-supported conclusions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across fintech partners, Financial Controls, Risk, testing teams, management, and auditors.
- Ability to independently manage multiple partner control assessments and testing assignments within established timelines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other control documentation and testing tools.
- Experience with business process control testing, alternative control procedures, SOC reports, CUEC assessments, or ITGC audit results is preferred.
- Experience in fintech, Banking-as-a-Service, banking, or financial services is preferred.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts is a plus.
- A collaborative, adaptable, and growth-oriented approach, with strong judgment and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Salary range of $82,678–$96,457, with the stated hiring range of $82,678–$89,568; the position is also eligible for a bonus.
- Fully remote work within the United States.
- Choice of three medical plan options.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options with eligible medical plans, including employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Company-paid basic life insurance, with options for additional employee and dependent coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Supplemental hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- 11 paid holidays annually.
- A flexible, collaborative environment that encourages professional development, adaptability, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.
- An inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs.
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