
Internal Control & Reporting Analyst
Jefferson City, MO
At FCS Financial, we re all about making a positive impact on our customers, our communities, and each other. If you re looking for a workplace that feels like home and helps you grow, we d love to meet you!
About Us: We re proud to be part of the Farm Credit System, delivering financial services that fuel agriculture and rural communities. Our culture is built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Role: Are you passionate about financial integrity, risk management, and driving operational excellence? We re looking for a dynamic Internal Control & Reporting Analyst to lead our Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Program and play a critical role in ensuring our financial systems are secure, compliant, and efficient. In this role, you ll be at the forefront of our financial control environment, responsible for:
- ICFR Program: Direct and enhance the ICFR Program to comply with regulatory and accounting standards. Scope, identify, and document key processes, controls, and systems. Conduct walk-throughs and maintain accurate documentation.
- Operational Effectiveness: Lead assessments of control effectiveness, facilitate remediation plans, and collaborate with business owners and auditors.
- Fraud Response & Risk Collaboration: Partner with the Risk Department to manage fraud, operational, and third-party risks.
- Association Liaison: Serve as the ICFR Champion, coordinating with external auditors and system workgroups to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Reporting & Research: Assist with GAAP research, financial reporting, and documentation of finance policies and procedures.
What You Need:
- Education: Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in public or private accounting preferred, CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or a plan to attain one) preferred
- Skills: Strong knowledge of COSO, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley ICFR requirements, with exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: $65,000 - $100,000
- Top-Notch Benefits: Health, dental, and vision, plus a standout 401(k) plan
- Location: Jefferson City, MO is the preferred location; Columbia, MO would be considered after a training period.
- Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly influence the integrity and transparency of our financial reporting.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with cross-functional teams and contribute to strategic initiatives.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your skills and pursue certifications.
This position is open until filled.
This position is located in Jefferson City, MO - Columbia, MO would be considered after a training period.
Flexible work hours will be considered after the initial training period is complete and based off the candidates' qualifications and needs.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Job Functions*
Percentage | Job Functions |
50% | ICFR Program Delivery - Lead and maintain a sound culture of effective internal controls.
- Plan and conduct walk-throughs of processes on a routine basis and ensure documentation accurately reflects the processes and supporting controls
- Communicate results with necessary parties, facilitate corrective action plans for deficiencies and monitor remediation
- Assists with coordination between ICFR design, business owners, and auditors to brainstorm, design, troubleshoot, document, and implement new controls where design deficiencies exist
- Maintain various ICFR templates that support the ICFR program, including, but not limited to, process flows, narratives, and risk and control matrices
- Identify and assess internal control deficiencies and assist in the implementation of corrective actions
- Participate in initiatives to establish operational controls for the Association if requested.
- Collaborate with the Risk Department to ensure proper management of operational, third-party, and fraud risk.
- Execute engagements in a collaborative manner, maintaining effective communication with internal staff, management, and the Audit Committee
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20% | ICFR Association Liaison - Serve as the Association ICFR Champion by monitoring activities of the System ICFR workgroup and implementing guidance as appropriate
- Assist with external auditors testing of ICFR program operating effectiveness
- Complete audit requests in an accurate and timely manner
- Research issues and answers auditor s questions throughout financial statement and/or ICFR audit
- Stay informed of expectations from the ICFR system workgroup and all regulatory bodies
- Coordinate efforts and communicate closely with internal audit staff, business owners, and other parties as necessary
- Engage with other associations to identify efficiencies in delivering the ICFR program
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30% | Other Accounting and Finance Duties - Researches GAAP accounting and reporting issues and documenting association stance and approach, as requested
- Assist Finance team in the reporting function, which may include, annual and quarterly shareholder and call reports or ad hoc reports. This may include preparing and maintaining documentation, analytics, and controls
- Responsible for working with Finance staff to document Finance policies and procedures
- Develop strategies to implement business changes required by legislative, regulatory, AgriBank, or competitive influences while maintaining a cost-effective delivery system
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n/a | Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization |
*Essential Function for this position consists of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3 years of experience in public or private accounting preferred
- Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) or plan to attain professional certification preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- General knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework, generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes Oxley ICFR requirements
- Skill in problem solving and critical thinking
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data
- Skill in effective communications, both verbal and written
- Skill in priority setting and organization
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to tactfully deal with others
- Ability to work proficiently within deadlines
- Ability to work independently and assume ownership of responsible areas
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association s systems and data and clients data
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