[Hiring] Senior Compliance & Controls Transformation Analyst @GCI Communication Corp

Role Description

GCI's Senior Compliance & Controls Transformation Analyst will champion compliance within GCI’s Business to Business (GCI B), Business to Consumer (GCI C), Accounting, Finance, and Application Technology departments as part of the Compliance & Controls Transformation (second line of defense) team. Proactively identify compliance risks, implement controls in response to identified risks, create formal control documentation, and remediate compliance deficiencies. Provide regular feedback to management regarding control effectiveness, process improvements, and steps needed to remediate and/or avoid compliance deficiencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for All Levels:

• SOX Compliance:
  • Partner effectively with control owners (first line of defense), internal audit (third line of defense), and external audit to:
  • Prepare top-down, risk-based account scoping and risk assessment documentation.
  • Prepare internal control framework documentation including process flow documentation, risk and control matrix, and control playbooks for all key business process control and IT general controls.
  • Assist control owners in design and implementation of effective controls, remediation plans to address any identified deficiencies in design or operation of controls, and monitor status of any such plans.
  • Provide direct guidance and training to control owners in the internal control environment, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other accounting compliance activities.
  • Perform ongoing (at least annual) risk assessment and control rationalization to monitor ongoing changes in business and ensure enough risk coverage in a changing environment, while controlling associated costs.
  • Coordinate and prepare materials for walkthroughs and testing of control design and effectiveness.
  • Design and implement Complementary End-User Controls (CEUC’s) associated with SOC 1 Type II reporting.
  • Facilitate audit evidence submission and question resolution in conjunction with control owners acting as main point of contact for internal audit and external audit.
• SOX Compliance & Process Improvement Initiatives:
  • In collaboration with cross-departmental stakeholders, assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of business process controls and IT general controls for implementations/upgrades of:
  • Revenue recognition engine
  • Customer relationship management system
  • Automated customer contract process
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
  • Billing system
  • Advise non-SOX questions that may have internal control implications.
  • Submit meaningful updates as required for Enterprise Risk Assessment.
  • Design and implement controls associated with Fraud Risk Assessment.
  • Engage in overall business process improvements including data gathering, process evaluation, reporting and analysis.
  • Recommend and implement changes that provide measurable value to GCI.

Qualifications

• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis. Public accounting firm experience in an auditing role may substitute for experience up to a two-for-one-year basis.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years in accounting, external/internal audit, public accounting, business process improvement, or related experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• Experience in a public accounting firm (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX); knowledge of COSO and COBIT (preferred).
• Experience in the telecommunications industry, compliance, or technical process experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with Access, Project, and PowerPoint (preferred).
• CPA, CISA, CIA, CFA, or CMA certifications (preferred).
• Other telecom industry specific certifications and/or job specific certifications (preferred).

Benefits

• This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel, such as, between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.
• Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
• Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.

Company Description

At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.

GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.