The Lead Analyst, Controls Operations and Scoping will report to the Senior Manager, Controls Operations and Scoping and support the day-to-day management of the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). You will contribute to the annual SOX scoping activities and periodically update the SOX scope, as needed for changes in the company’s risk profile. You will also collaborate with other Global Internal Controls team members, Internal and External Audit, and SOX stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of the company’s SOX program.
This hybrid role is based out of our office in Flower Mound, TX. This team is in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the flexibility to work from home the other days.
Who we want
Effective communicators. Ability to make the complex simple. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
Achievers. Detail-oriented individuals who strive to accomplish tasks thoroughly and swiftly.
Collaborators. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make and strengthen connections with both internal partners and external customers.
What you will do
Participate in SOX scoping annually to identify the areas of focus for SOX assessment activities, coordinating with other Internal Control team members and stakeholders across the company.
Support the SOX design and operating effectiveness assessment schedule, ensuring coordination with internal and external auditors who performs independent testing of controls.
Support the governance of control design across locations and key systems, with a focus on driving standardized and efficient processes and controls
Serve as administrator of AuditBoard system to maintain risks/controls, supporting documentation (e.g., narratives, process flows), and control evidence within AuditBoard
Assist in preparing periodic reporting for management and external auditors on the status of SOX controls testing and results.
Support evaluation of materiality of acquisitions and determine impact to the SOX program and controls integration approach.
Stay updated on changes to SOX regulations and collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to support updates the Company’s SOX program.
What you need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
4+ years of professional experience in external auditing, internal auditing, and/or internal controls
Experience in evaluating internal controls over financial reporting for SOX compliance at a global organization
Preferred:
Master’s degree
CPA or other equivalent professional certification
Experience in public accounting
Experience on AuditBoard or equivalent SOX tool
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.