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Compass Group

RISK & CONTROLS SENIOR ANALYST (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group, Yorkmont, North Carolina, United States

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Compass Corporate is a family of companies and experiences. Compass Group USA is the leading foodservice and support services company with over 284,000 US associates working in a variety of settings across all 50 states. great people. great services. great results. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as we raise the bar. Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Risk & Controls, the Risk & Controls Senior Analyst is an opportunity for a candidate with a strong financial/internal controls background to join the North America Risk & Controls team, based in our Charlotte Corporate Office. As part of the Second Line of Defense, the team owns the Internal Controls frameworks and ensures they meet leading practices and UK Corporate Governance Code requirements as these evolve. This role supports a robust risk and control environment by providing a 2nd line opinion, sharing best practice and guidance, and ensuring that risk and control issues are documented, challenged, monitored, tested, reported, and escalated according to the organization’s governance structure and control frameworks. The role involves collaboration with multiple functions including accounting and finance, digital and technology, HR, compliance, sustainability, and safety. This is a hands-on role in a new team to augment the organization’s control environment on a control enhancement journey. Responsibilities:

Support the ongoing design and implementation of the Internal Controls framework. Perform day-to-day execution and first level review of 2LOD activities such as controls testing, monitoring, tracking action items, etc. Ensure business processes have appropriate controls to optimally manage risks, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary. Provide ongoing support and review to control owners as they document and operate Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs). Collaborate with process and controls owners to obtain process understanding, documenting the process flows and/or procedure documents. Evaluate control deficiencies and oversee remediation of those deficiencies. Identify and document leading practice controls which can be published across the organization. Develop guidance to support the organization with control compliance, such as evidence maintenance and job aids. Partner with business teams on cross-departmental projects to improve the overall control environment. Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with stakeholders to make changes accordingly. Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements. Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate streamlined and effective audit processes, as necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Technically competent and confident in reviewing and identifying improvements in the design and operation of internal controls. Strong analytical skills with risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls. Confident stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Excellent planning, coordination and organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Previous experience in Finance Control, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance, and/or Controls Assurance. Self-starter with the ability to lead and work independently and engage with teams at all levels. Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas clearly and concisely. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels and work effectively in teams. Qualifications:

Four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Professional qualification such as CPA or CIA. 4-5 years of experience in financial controls, internal audits, SOX audits, risk and controls assessment, risk assurance, preferably in a Big-4 or Fortune 500 environment. Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO. Recent US SOX experience preferred. Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, electronic audit work papers). Experience with SAP S/4 and HFM preferred. Familiarity with the UK Corporate Governance Code preferred. Apply to Compass Group today! Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on abilities and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post may not list all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, refer to benefits information. Req ID: 1475799 Compass Corporate Julia Vogel [[req_classification]]

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