The Internal Controls Sr. Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring that GD-Ordnance & Tactical Systems (OTS) maintains an effective internal control environment that supports the accuracy and reliability of the financial statements. The Internal Controls Sr. Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures to guide the company in SOX-related and other compliance efforts. Additionally, this individual will provide technical internal controls knowledge to stakeholders within the company to enable them to mitigate risk and ensure accurate reporting. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a desire to learn complex processes and systems, and is experienced in assessing risks to support the company’s control objectives.

• Audits the organizations internal operations as directed by leadership.
• Documents and evaluates internal controls, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifies business risks.
• Reviews financial transactions or reports for accuracy.
• Recommends new or modified procedures that improve efficiency or compliance and mitigate risk or loss.
• Drafts audit reports and maintains records of auditing findings.
• Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.
• May also have responsibility for Government Compliance including but not limited to:
  • Providing corporate wide focus for efforts relating to compliance with government procurement law and regulations. Includes oversight responsibility for government contract compliance audit and training functions

Impact of the Role

General Profile 

• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience or Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Finance or Business degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Organizational skills. Analytical thinking skills. Mathematical skills. Accounting skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented. Financial compliance. Financial auditing.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel:

• ​​Less than 25% travel likely.​ 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.