Internal Controls Analyst - SOX

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

As a member of the Internal Controls and Compliance Team, this position will report to the Director – Controls and Compliance and be responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal controls and to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and any applicable laws and regulations. Develop non-SOX finance and compliance work programs and lead internal testing of those activities.

How You'll Create Impact

• Supports the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002
• Works with members of the Shard Service Center (SSC) functional teams (ITC, PTP, RTR) to complete documentation of SOX narratives. Ensure key risks are appropriately identified and documented for the record to report, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Guide process owners in detailing, documenting, and implementing controls
• Train new SSC functional teams to understand and comply with internal control requirements
• Perform SOX control walkthroughs of non-SSC processes and update narratives, flowcharts and risk-control matrix documentation with information provided by process and control owners
• Conduct internal control testing of assigned areas (SSC and non-SSC) and identify areas for further investigation ensuring deliverables are completed according to the established schedule and required standards
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance, craft solutions, and train
• Assist with management and oversight of the Internal Controls Analyst
• Coordinate testing and review with internal and external audit
• Interact with process and control owners to maintain current knowledge of business, organizational and technological changes and to ensure controls and documentation are updated as needed.
• Develop non-SOX finance and compliance work programs and lead internal testing of those activities.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, multi-task and meet deadlines consistently
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
• Computer or technical knowledge
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Public accounting or Internal Audit experience
• 3-7 years accounting or audit experience including internal control testing
• Fluency in English required and Spanish preferred
• CPA/Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification preferred
• Prior Supervisory Experience a plus
  
  

Travel Expectations

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