Controls Analyst I

SUGAR LAND, TXPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from CVR Energy, Inc.

• Job overview

  The Controls Analyst I at CVR Energy supports and improves the internal controls environment, ensuring SOX compliance and collaborating with various departments to enhance business processes and controls.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves maintaining and monitoring SOX controls, resolving audit findings, participating in control-related projects, recommending process improvements, consulting on controls impacts for projects, reviewing SOX documentation, and supporting compliance and risk management initiatives.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a bachelor's degree preferably in accounting, finance, risk management, audit, or compliance, with 0-2+ years of relevant experience, SOX 404 compliance knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills; CPA, CIA, Big 4 experience, ITGC exposure, energy industry experience, and Microsoft Visio skills are preferred.

• Work environment and culture

  The role requires effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail within a dynamic environment, reflecting a collaborative and continuous improvement culture.

• Company information

  CVR Energy, Inc. is an energy company focused on maintaining strong internal controls and compliance, emphasizing risk management and process improvement.

• Team overview

  The position is part of the PMO & Controls team, which includes middle office reporting, analytics, and project management functions.

• Application process

  Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; CVR Energy does not sponsor visas and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

• Unique job features

  The role uniquely combines custodianship of SOX controls with a consultative approach to enhance internal controls using technology and best practices.

Company overview

CVR Energy, Inc. is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industries. They generate revenue through the production and sale of high-value transportation fuels and nitrogen-based fertilizers. Founded in 1906, the company has a significant presence in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast regions. Key subsidiaries include CVR Refining and CVR Partners, which operate their refining and fertilizer businesses, respectively.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your knowledge and experience with SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, and risk management, highlighting any exposure to auditing or accounting processes relevant to CVR Energy's requirements.

• Highlight your proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and any experience with Microsoft Visio or IT General Controls (ITGC), as these technical skills are preferred in the job description.

• Apply to the Controls Analyst I position through CVR Energy's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and access multiple avenues for consideration.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the PMO & Controls team or related finance and audit divisions at CVR Energy, Inc., using ice breakers like asking about recent SOX compliance projects, their experience with internal controls, or how they approach continuous improvement in controls.

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