Senior Business Process & Controls Analyst

Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Point-of-care diagnostics is a growing and dynamic industry helping to improve clinical and economic outcomes globally. Abbott brings a variety of expert viewpoints on new innovations, insights, and impacts that are shaping the future of diagnostics around the world.

Abbott Rapid Dx North America, LLC’s Orlando site is part of Global Business Services (GBS) within the Abbott Rapid Diagnostics (ARDx) Division. GBS has a global accountability to deliver an exceptional customer experience and create business value through compliance, standardization, and data analytics. The GBS group fosters a collaborative, team-focused and winning environment where employees are accountable and encouraged to develop themselves.

The Sr. Business Process and Controls Analyst has the responsibility to support all activities surrounding the design, operation, documentation, and verification of financial processes, procedures and controls (including SOX compliance). The Senior BP&C Analyst will also work with management to proactively evaluate the current state of their processes and controls, improve or add needed controls, and map out an ongoing compliance plan and overall process optimization strategy. The day-to-day focus will be centered on GBS SOX program operating model, processes, and technology in order to drive greater efficiency, quality, and cost savings.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be a trusted advisor to business stakeholders to assist with SOX and internal audit matters
• Lead annual SOX risk assessments
• Evaluate key risks in financial processes and propose changes in control design to address risks
• Advise business owners on internal control considerations during system implementation phases
• Train Process and Control Owners
• Advise business owners regarding Delegation of Authority, Segregation of Duties rules and mitigating controls
• Evaluate reliance and risks for financial applications and provide recommendation for inclusion in SOX compliance
• Partner with internal auditors to monitor progress and to provide input on audit observations
• Interface with external auditors to review compliance results and to facilitate the external auditor's own assessment of internal controls over financial reporting
• Monitor and advise process owners on action plans for remediation of deficient controls
• Prepare written evaluations of deficiencies in operation or design of internal controls
• Provide recommendations for any material weakness remediation efforts
• Advise business owners through the SOX and process optimization and modernization journey
• Prepare periodic SOX compliance presentations for the SOX PMO team, Executive Management, and other business stakeholders
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Formulate and execute PMO and process improvement structures such as KPIs, SLAs, Agile framework, and Six Sigma
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making
• Develop a point of view on key global trends in technology, finance, and accounting, and how they impact the business
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Coach, review and delegate the work of project management and process improvement teams
• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice
• Seek and embrace opportunities which provide exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives
• Negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of public accounting or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills for use in analysis, reporting, and data management

Preferred

• Solid understanding, expertise and experience in PCAOB standards, SOX regulations (SOX 404) and US GAAP
• Knowledge of ERP system-based control design and optimization
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work independently on multiple engagements and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and motivate team members at all levels
• Strong on-the-job training skills and a desire to teach
• Good project and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a virtual environment

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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