Internal Controls Lead

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Internal Controls Lead

Internal Controls Manager

Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

Moog's Corporate Group is looking for an Internal Controls Lead to support our newly created Internal Controls function!

You will provide hands‑on support to the Internal Controls Manager, helping to execute SOX compliance, development and maintenance of control documentation, assisting with balance sheet reviews and IT controls, finance process improvement, and coordinate with internal and external audit teams.

You will perform much of the executional work and elevate issues and recommendations to the Manager.

You will have a hybrid work schedule at our East Aurora, NY facility.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Over three (3) years of relevant experience in internal controls, internal audit, public accounting, or related finance/accounting roles (Big 4 experience a plus).
• Familiarity with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements, US GAAP, and the COSO framework, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act.
• Demonstrated exposure to public company SOX compliance: control testing, walkthroughs, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and remediation tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear work papers, status updates, and work with control owners and the manager on remediating findings.
• Experience with ERP/financial systems such as SAP ECC / S/4
  
  HANA and/or Workday preferred.
• Good spreadsheet and data‑analysis skills (Excel advanced functions; experience with data analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, or SQL is a plus).
• Strong orientation toward maximum utilization of AI tools. Skilled at basic prompt engineering and LLM usage. Able to validate AI outputs and identify hallucinations. Advanced AI skills are preferred.
• Familiar with IT General Controls and Application Controls and how they interact with Finance controls.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across finance, IT, and operating teams - including international stakeholders.
• Meticulous, organized, and comfortable with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must live local to Buffalo, NY to work onsite.
• Certifications preferred but not required: CPA, CIA, or CISA.

* We are unable to provide U.S. sponsorship for this opportunity.

• Support of Internal Audit and External Audit in planned SOX control testing (transactional and IT controls) according to the testing calendar.
• Participation in walkthroughs and clarification of required evidence to demonstrate effective design and operating effectiveness of controls, work with Internal/External Audit to document control operation and exceptions.
• Assisting in designing and documenting controls for key processes and systems.
• Facilitation of the maintenance and update of process narratives, flowcharts, RCMs, and procedures following system/process changes.
• Assisting in preparation of clear, audit‑ready documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Support of quarterly user access reviews and other logical access testing; document findings, track remediation, and validate completion.
• Working with IT and the Manager design and update proper key IT general controls (change management, segregation of duties, privileged access).
• Assist with balance sheet review program execution: gather support, track open items, elevate technical accounting questions, and assist with remediation.
• Helping to coordinate resolution of accounting matters and maintain status reporting for the Manager.
• Liaise with internal audit, external auditors, and operating unit finance teams to collect information, clarify control requirements, and support audit requests.
• Draft memos and support root‑cause analyses; help prepare risk acceptances / audit memos for Manager review and approval.
• Support control impact assessments for system implementations, upgrades, and acquisitions; updated RCMs and control documentation as needed.
• Help prepare and deliver training materials to control owners and operators; follow up on adoption and operating effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline testing, improve control design, and automate evidence collection.
• Support initiatives to enhance control robustness and drive process improvements.
• Provide support for special projects (e.g., new site integrations, SOX readiness efforts).
• Mentor/coordinate with more junior analysts or interns when applicable.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other…