Lead Financial Control Analyst

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The GB Finance Controls Team, a vital component of the Finance department reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is seeking a dynamic and adaptable professional to join our team. Our team is structured around three core pillars: GB Controls, Client Controls, and Finance Systems Projects and Transformation. The GB Controls pillar focuses on ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Financial Policy Manual, auditing financial and operational controls, and optimizing revenue processes. The Client Controls pillar is responsible for maintaining SOC compliance and managing the internal fraud program, safeguarding of client-related financial activities. The Finance Systems Projects and Transformation pillar drives the evolution and enhancement of finance systems, leading projects that transform and modernize financial operations.

Our team collaborates extensively with other areas within GB Finance and works cross-functionally with departments such as Claims Operations, Client Services, IT, and Legal. We present findings and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership, playing a crucial role in driving informed decision-making and fostering organizational improvements. Join us in strengthening the overall control environment and ensuring robust financial governance and operational excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Financial Control Analyst to join the GB Controls pillar of the GB Finance Controls team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Controls. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating and implementing an internal financial and operational control testing structure including supervising routine testing performed by the Global Center of Excellence (GCoE). This position will also oversee the SOX compliance program acting as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, own the GB Quarterly Certification process and ensure GB’s compliance with the Corporate Financial Policy Manual.

• Drive the creation and implementation of an internal financial and operational control testing structure including planning and scoping, process walkthroughs, control identification, test design, execution of testing, reporting results to leadership, and control deficiency remediation
• Support completion of financial and operational risk assessments
• Analyze financial and operational processes to identify control weaknesses
• Assist with design and implementation of appropriate controls to strengthen the control environment and mitigate risk
• Actively participate in the creation and updating of divisional control policies and procedures
• Own the GB Quarterly Certification process
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits
• Support the promotion and education of the importance of internal controls with cross functional partners.

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)
• 5 years related experience required
• Solid understanding of internal controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Intermediate desktop skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with process flows and process narrative documentation
• Ability to compile and analyze complex data

Preferred Requirements

• Financial and/or Operational Internal Audit experience preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) a plus
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, including documentation, testing and remediation of internal controls

Behaviors

We are looking for an individual with:

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy in reviewing audit evidence and conducting control testing
• Problem-Solving Abilities: A proactive mindset to identify and resolve issues within financial and operational controls
• Effective Communication: The capability to clearly present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Adaptability: Flexibility in responding to changing priorities and evolving business needs
• Integrity: A commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to align control activities with organizational goals for long-term success.
• Initiative: A drive to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Collaborative Spirit: The skill to build strong relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

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Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.