Associate - Balance Sheet & Control COE

The Accounting Control Associate is responsible for supporting the organization's financial governance and control framework by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records. The role focuses on balance sheet reconciliations, ASC 606 revenue recognition controls, journal entry oversight, audit support, SOX compliance, and month-end close activities. The successful candidate will help maintain a strong control environment while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Prepare, review, and maintain timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items, aging balances, and unusual fluctuations.
Ensure compliance with reconciliation policies and control requirements.
Monitor account integrity and support remediation of identified issues.
2. Revenue Recognition Controls (ASC 606)
Perform validations and control procedures related to ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements.
Review supporting documentation to ensure revenue transactions are recognized accurately and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Identify and escalate revenue-related risks, anomalies, and control gaps.
Partner with Finance, Revenue Assurance, and Controllership teams to ensure compliance.
3. Journal Entry & Month-End Close Governance
Review journal entries for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting policies.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Drive consistency and quality in financial reporting and account reconciliation activities.
Ensure timely completion of close activities and reporting requirements.
4. SOX Compliance, IPE & Audit Readiness
Execute and document SOX controls and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) validation procedures.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting evidence for internal and external audits.
Assist with control testing, audit requests, and remediation efforts.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the overall control environment.
5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain control metrics, dashboards, and status reports.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
Support implementation of best practices in financial controls, governance, and compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process standardization and control effectiveness.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
2-5 years of experience in accounting, financial controls, reconciliations, audit, compliance, or controllership functions.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, and SOX compliance requirements.
Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience working in a SOX-regulated, multinational, or publicly traded company environment.
Hands-on experience with:
OneStream (Account Reconciliations)
SAP (GL, Journal Entries, Financial Reporting)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced functions, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
Power BI or equivalent reporting tools
Prior experience supporting internal or external audits.
Knowledge of process improvement, automation, and control optimization initiatives.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No