Audit & Compliance Analyst

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