Analyst, Internal Audit & Compliance

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that the company’s internal controls are effectively designed and operating as intended to mitigate risks identified in the SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) risk assessment. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial reporting and compliance with SOX regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the control environment against risk


• Ensure risks are appropriately mitigated


• Perform testing protocols


• Report on testing results and design assessments


• Meet with stakeholders to understand and define how each major type of transaction is processed


• Create detailed flowcharts and other documents to illustrate the process and evaluate their effectiveness


• Draft the overall scoping memo and supporting schedule outlining Build-A-Bear’s SOX risk assessment and control strategy


• Collaborate with the Director, Accounting


• Participate in relevant meetings


• Ensure requests made by auditors are addressed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in public accounting or direct internal audit document preparation


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting


• Proficient in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 plus years experience in direct internal audit document preparation


• CPA or CIA


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft D365 

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems


• A knack for anticipating potential issues


• Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time


• Thrives in a structured environment


• Comfortable making decisions in area of expertise


• Communication style is factual and sincere


• Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures


• Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace


• Strives for continuous improvement

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs


• Hybrid work schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Decision-making, judgment, and execution


• Responsiveness


• Quality of documentation


• Meeting participation


• Resolution of issues


• Compliance


• Continuous improvement initiatives


• Able to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner


• Stakeholder Feedback