Internal Controls & Audit Specialist AuditBoard/Optro

Under minimal supervision, the Internal Controls & Audit Specialist will ensure compliance with internal controls requirements and coordinate the financial statement audits with the external auditors.

Work closely with Internal Audit to monitor Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance for Finance; coordinate all testing, documentation, and support for Finance

Perform self-audits of internal controls prior to formal audits occurring

Analyze internal controls independent of Internal Audit to ensure Finance has internal controls adequate to mitigate any material financial statement risk at a corporate and a global level

Evaluate risks and designs internal controls to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operational controls, the reliability and accuracy of data and information systems, and the adequacy of controls over segregation of duties, safeguarding of corporate assets and corporate governance

Ensure consistency of financial internal controls across all VSP companies

Implement remediation efforts for control weaknesses identified; negotiate with Internal Audit as needed to reach agreement that remediation efforts are acceptable

Review internal control compliance documentation to ensure it is clear and well-organized and that it appropriately documents the effectiveness of the controls

Serve as a liaison between VSP management and external auditors

Schedule audits and ensures audit timelines are met; assign and monitor due dates of all financial information necessary to successfully complete audits

Request, collect and review all financial information requested by external auditors

Create, issue and manage reports for management, include status updates, open issues, audit expense tracking, and dashboards

Perform special audit and internal controls projects as assigned and reports findings to management

Coordinate with other units/departments to facilitate special requests and resolve escalated issues

Committed to continuous improvement and embraces leading practices and tools creating value for the business by focusing on impactful risks and providing cost-effective innovative solutions

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field or equivalent experience

Six years accounting-related experience, including working with Sarbanes Oxley or Model Audit Rule compliance

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices (GAAP and GAAS)

Experience auditing in an SAP environment

A proven track-record of effectively managing projects and prioritizing tasks

Ability to travel approximately 10%+ of the time

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to summarize large amounts of data into executive-level summaries

Proficient in Excel

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with audit and testing procedures

Big 4 public accounting

CPA License

Familiarity with Auditboard/Optro

SOX Experience

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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