Internal Controls Analyst Lead chez Mosaic

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

The Internal Control Analyst Lead will lead the development, maintenance and support SOX documentation for Mosaic’s North American, Corporate and certain global businesses and will work to design appropriate internal controls around new business processes and remediate SOX deficiencies. In addition, this person will be a key contact for internal and external audit personnel for SOX-related questions and will provide leadership to assigned portions of major company-wide system implementations, process improvements and policy initiatives.

What You’ll Do:  

Internal Controls: Lead the development and maintenance of process documentation, policies, and SOX procedural documentation.  Facilitate and assist in the change management process for such documentation.  Will function as one of the primary liaisons with both KPMG and the Internal Audit group with the following responsibilities:

• Remediate SOX deficiencies and participate in design of appropriate internal controls around new business processes.

• Coordinate with management and control owners to maintain and update all internal control and related documentation (i.e., narratives and flowcharts).

• Propose process and control changes (i.e., additions/deletions/modifications) and participate in the change management process.

• Draft responses to control deficiencies and work to evaluate and classify SOX deficiencies (i.e. D, SD, MW). Work with management to draft responses and develop action plans to address audit issues.

• Ensure timely and thorough completion of the quarterly QSA questionnaire, including follow-up on issues, concerns, etc. and providing or coordinating responses to Internal Audit questions.

• Facilitate and coordinate (i.e., liaison) collection of information for SOX testing and related activities with Internal Audit and KPMG.

• Help identify opportunities for improvement, participate in and carry out process improvement activities and projects in the business unit they support.

• Coordinate with Internal Audit to identify and continually assess risk exposures for Corporate and North America and interact with the various risk compliance functions on SOX, SAB 99 and other matters. 

• Quarterly Self-Assessment (QSA) – Leading and ensuring the timely and comprehensive completion of the quarterly QSA questionnaire, including proactive follow-up on any issues or concerns.

• Assessing SOC 1 Reports - Facilitating the request and reviewing SOC 1 reports for both in-scope systems and third-party service providers.

• SOx / Internal Controls Training - Developing and delivering Global SOX training programs for process and control owners, including key stakeholders and ensuring understanding of control requirements and responsibilities.

Interface and liaison with KPMG on SOX and internal control matters and assist in managing the relationship between management and both internal and external auditors and look for ways to improve communications, transparency and coordination between these groups.

Lead, develop and coach direct and indirect reports on development and maintenance of SOX process documentation.  Provide timely and constructive feedback on a regular basis to ensure employees have a clear understanding of their work, roles and the business.  Manage performance issues when necessary. Work with employees on their career development plans.

Special Projects and New Operations: Lead and represent Internal Control in major, company-wide system implementations, projects, and initiatives.

• Collaborate with management to design and evaluate SOX compliance and internal controls for new operations, system implementations, and transformation projects.

• Provide expertise in non-recurring strategic activities, including mergers and acquisitions, pre/post-system implementation reviews, and other initiatives.

• Attend project meetings as key representative for Internal Control team

• Provide updates to Senior Director, International Controller Sr Director and Sr Director Accounting Controller

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance or related field

• 7+ years of audit, accounting or financial analysis experience

• Public Accounting and/or internal audit experience is preferred

• Broad understanding of internal controls, ICFR and internal audit concepts

• Excellent understanding and familiarity with GAAP

• Proven project management skills preferred

• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and networking

• Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization to analyze processes and implement recommendations for change

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Excellent business acumen

• Willingness to collaboratively challenge the business

• Highly motivated and self-directed

• Candidate must be proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)

• SharePoint, LiveLink and other intranet tools are desired

• Candidates with SAP or Maximo experience preferred

What's in it for you: 

• A competitive base salary + bonus incentives  

• 11 paid holidays each year  

• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions  

• Paid sick leave  

• Paid vacation time 

• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave