IT Risk and Controls Analyst

UniFirst Corporation’s IT Risk and Controls Analyst will be responsible for assessing and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and supporting the development and maintenance of effective risk management strategies. The IT Risk and Controls Analyst will work closely with various business units to identify potential risks and recommend solutions to safeguard organizational assets and reputation. This position will be part of the organization’s Strategy Realization Office and report to the Manager of Process, Risk and Controls.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with IT organization to design and update relevant process and control documentation, including narratives, flow charts, control descriptions, etc.
• Act as a strategic partner to the business as new systems are implemented to inform application control design, change and access activities as well as role and security design.
• Collaborate with management, including our Corporate Controller, as well as Internal Audit in the aligning on the IT internal control framework.
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve IT internal controls, compliance and efficiency, including system development life cycle.
• Conduct SOX Scoping for in-house developed, purchased or external IT systems and service providers.
• Support management in delivering adequate and timely reporting on the IT internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and audit committee.
• Work with business partners to create timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve IT control deficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from IT internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
• Ensure IT monitoring programs are consistent with process and control design.
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.
• Investigate technology-related operational events and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Track the timely completion of quarterly control activities and their certification.
• Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.
• Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Security, Accounting or Finance, certification a plus
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other professional certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology and/or risk management
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• SOX Compliance experience required, as well as an understanding of internal controls and the COSO Framework
• Experience implementing SOX requirements, Information General Controls (ITGCs) and/or Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
• Understanding of existing and emerging IT compliance regulations
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills are critical
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

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