Senior Analyst, Alphabet Internal Controls, SOX and Compliance

gSOX Mission Statement - As a trusted advisor, foster a risk and control mindset across Alphabet and provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls.

gSOX is seeking a highly motivated applicant with an interest in risks and controls and project management, and who thrives in a team environment where "customer service" is a priority. As an Individual Contributor, you will work with the director and managers of the Alphabet Internal Controls, SOX and Compliance team. You will work closely with various teams across Finance and the organization to oversee Alphabet’s global Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program and SOX requirements. You will help plan and manage the various aspects of the annual SOX Compliance program lifecycle and assist with training requirements across the organization. You will work closely with process and control owners to facilitate an effective and scalable internal control environment, identify areas of risk, promote recommendations on controls, and influence changes and decisions, assess and evaluate the action plans for control deficiencies and ensure deficiencies are satisfactorily remediated in a timely manner.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program requirements.
• Partner with the business to ensure risk assessment and control frameworks are in place, and advise on scoping, control objectives, process documentation, and testing approaches.
• Assess new or changing processes to identify financial and operational risks before launch, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluate and conclude on control deficiencies, consult on remediation plans, and track remediation completion.
• Design, measure, and track metrics for data visualization and reporting to stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience at a public accounting firm or within a public company focused on audit (IT or financial), risk management, or SOX compliance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Experience working with SAP environments, including evaluating or testing SAP IT General Controls (ITGCs) or IT Application Controls (ITACs).
  
• Experience working with ICFR and SOX compliance from a Finance or IT perspective.
  
• Experience in project management related to SOX, including risk assessment, scoping, testing, deficiency assessment, and concluding/reporting.