Internal Controls & Audit Specialist… at VSP Vision · Remote

Internal Controls & Audit Specialist AuditBoard/Optro Location: Remote US 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 #LI-VISIONCARE 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. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.