Business Process Controls Lead/Analyst (in Financial / Accounting Control Design)

Title: Business Process Controls Lead/Analyst (in Financial / Accounting Control Design)

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid Must be willing to go onsite 3 days a week)

We are looking for a Business Process Controls Lead/Analyst. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and take ownership, must be able to work with diverse stakeholders. The Business Process Controls Lead / Analyst is responsible for designing, assessing, monitoring, and improving business process controls to ensure effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, Compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen control frameworks across endtoend processes.

Description:

• Define and evaluate controls for SAP-enabled processes across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and HR.
• Partner with IT and Business teams to ensure SAP S/4 configurations align with compliance requirements.
• Lead SOX control design and testing related to SAP and supporting applications.
• 8+ years of experience in internal controls, SOX, or IT compliance.
• Experience with SAP-enabled process design and controls.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Hands on experience with Financial / Accounting Control Design.
• Deep knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to bridge business process requirements with compliance standards.
• Experience in supporting large scale highly complex projects such as ERP transformation or SAP S/4 implementations highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work constructively in a team environment.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills to relate to all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated controls.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.