Senior Compliance & Controls Transformation Analyst

GCI's Senior Compliance & Controls Transformation Analyst will champion compliance within GCI’s Business to Business (GCI B), Business to Consumer (GCI C), Accounting, Finance, and Application Technology departments as part of the Compliance & Controls Transformation (second line of defense) team. Proactively identify compliance risks, implement controls in response to identified risks, create formal control documentation, and remediate compliance deficiencies. Provide regular feedback to management regarding control effectiveness, process improvements, and steps needed to remediate and/or avoid compliance deficiencies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL LEVELS:

SOX Compliance:

• Partner effectively with control owners (first line of defense), internal audit (third line of defense), and external audit to:
• Prepare top-down, risk-based account scoping and risk assessment documentation.
• Prepare internal control framework documentation including process flow documentation, risk and control matrix, and control playbooks for all key business process control and IT general controls.
• Assist control owners in design and implementation of effective controls, remediation plans to address any identified deficiencies in design or operation of controls, and monitor status of any such plans.
• Provide direct guidance and training to control owners in the internal control environment, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other accounting compliance activities.
• Perform ongoing (at least annual) risk assessment and control rationalization to monitor ongoing changes in business and ensure enough risk coverage in a changing environment, while controlling associated costs
• Coordinate and prepare materials for walkthroughs and testing of control design and effectiveness.
• Design and implement Complementary End-User Controls (CEUC’s) associated with SOC 1 Type II reporting
• Facilitate audit evidence submission and question resolution in conjunction with control owners acting as main point of contact for internal audit and external audit.

SOX Compliance & Process Improvement Initiatives:

• In collaboration with cross-departmental stakeholders, assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of business process controls and IT general controls for implementations/upgrades of:
  • Revenue recognition engine
  • Customer relationship management system
  • Automated customer contract process
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
  • Billing system
• Advise non-SOX questions that may have internal control implications.
• Submit meaningful updates as required for Enterprise Risk Assessment.
• Design and implement controls associated with Fraud Risk Assessment.
• Engage in overall business process improvements including data gathering, process evaluation, reporting and analysis.
• Recommend and implement changes that provide measurable value to GCI.

Competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to think critically and learn quickly, and work under minimal supervision. 
  • Strong desire to succeed and a willingness to take ownership of tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines. 
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
  • Strong team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships across the company.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
  • Ability to accurately communicate information virtually (i.e., Teams), over the phone, and in-person in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.
  • Ability to accurately read, write, and respond to business correspondence such as emails, chat messages, policies, procedures, reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare