Internal Control System Specialist

The Internal Controls System Specialist is responsible for evaluating, testing, and strengthening the organization's internal control environment. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement in internal controls, ultimately safeguarding the organization’s assets and supporting strategic business objectives.

Promote a strong internal control and compliance culture throughout the organization

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Design Control process:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify areas of risk and design effective control measures through Risk and Self Assessments.
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop & maintain Process Flow Maps, business processes, procedures, and policies
• Implementation of new regulatory and Internal Control System requirements (Corporate Directives)
• Develop new control process standards and review/maintain existing ones.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective controls.
• Coordinate with Corporate Data Security Team to ensure effective controls over ERP and financial systems
• Drive for automation and continuous improvement to streamline control process

Perform Control process:

• Perform Monitoring Procedures to ensure effectiveness and identify gaps or weaknesses
• Maintain documentation of control deficiencies and remediation plans. Ensure complete and accurate working papers and audit documentation in line with internal standards and external audit expectations
• Work closely with management in cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support remediation plans.
• Reporting of Compliance topics to parent company

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years' experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management
• Strong knowledge and experience with balance sheet account reconciliations, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, cash, and liabilities.
• Excellent Analytical Skill as well as written and verbal communication skills
• High ethical standards and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Current Accounting Standards (GAAP & IFRS)
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Visio

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience in an accounting leadership position, reviewing others’ work, such as balance sheet account analysis, and educating teams on proper controls

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.