Compliance Analyst

at  NAES Corporation

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.
NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 50 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Compliance Analyst will deliver strategic enhancement of Finance/IT systems or operational processes supporting risk analysis and controls design/implementation of a growing business environment. The role will also support Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) compliance activities working closely with the Internal Controls (IC) Director, Compliance Program Manager, business process owners and company management. This role requires an appetite for continuous improvement to build scalable business and IT practices that enable compliance excellence and technology transformation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or related field of study
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in accounting, internal audit, information systems or compliance role
• Experience in one or more of the following subject areas: governance, internal control, financial and operational risks, SOX compliance, or regulatory compliance
• Relevant professional certification(s): Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); or obtain certification within 18 months

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Big 4, Public company, or Consulting company experience, a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey concepts clearly to peers and management
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system or other financially relevant systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Leadership and learner’s mindset to influence decisions among peers and senior leadership team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This role requires sitting/standing at a desk, using a computer workstation, the ability to handle long periods of screen time, and typing. Regular working hours with the ability to travel (up to 10%). Additional time may be required during periods of high workload and deadlines.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Experience in one or more of the following subject areas: governance, internal control, financial and operational risks, SOX compliance, or regulatory compliance
• 4 year(s): Professional experience in accounting, internal audit, information systems or compliance

EDUCATION

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Finance or related field

SKILLS

Preferred

• Analytical
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Organizational Skills
• Verbal and Written Communications

• Lead the implementation and execution governance, risk, and compliance management programs
• Conduct company assessments and develop action plans to improve business processes and technology performance
• Conduct walkthroughs to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control and establish internal testing procedures
• Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrix for key business processes
• Provide guidance to process and sub-process owners on end-to-end control design and improvement opportunities
• Support JSOX PMO testing program and management certification
• Assist with other ad-hoc projects on an as-needed basis