Internal Controls Analyst

Basic Function

The Internal Controls Analyst will play a key role in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). This role will perform control testing on behalf of management and report on the effectiveness of the organizations policies, procedures and resources. The Internal Controls Analyst will work with Management to increase the operating efficiency of the Company’s internal controls while ensuring compliance by management.

Job Duties

  • Perform testing of control design and the testing of control effectiveness for assigned areas on behalf of management
  • Proactively identify, assess, manage, monitor, remediate, and report inconsistencies, redundancies, and control deficiencies through execution of the annual process
  • Maintenance of SOX documentation including narratives, control library, and risk matrices
  • Assist with the planning and execution of the annual SOX risk assessment process to support the SOX compliance plan.
  • Prepare work papers and reporting documentation to support management’s ability to provide assurance of their internal control procedures.
  • Act as a technical resource for management in the implementation of their controls providing guidance on the proper detective, preventive and corrective controls needed.
  • Work with process owners to ensure policy and procedure documentation is current and updated as needed
  • Assist with broader Accounting, Finance and GRC (governance, risk and compliance) initiatives as they surface.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by supervisor, as determined from time to time at their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of three years of on the job experience is required.

 

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in internal audit, control testing, and data analytics is preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, in accounting, finance or related field, is required.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

A Master’s Degree and/or a CPA is preferred.  CIA is a plus.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404, and COSO Internal Controls Framework, and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products, specifically Microsoft Excel. Experience with large accounting and maintenance ERP software (SAP a plus). An understanding of accounting practices (U.S. GAAP) and procedures is required. Must have proficient reading and writing skills, the ability to perform intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations, analyze and review large batches of data, and the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbally, across all levels of the organization. Proactive, responsive, takes ownership and accountability, drives processes, meets timelines and critical deadlines.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Work Conditions

Office based with travel throughout the United States to the petroleum refinery by land and air occasionally.  May be required to work flexible hours. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require sitting, standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movement, reaching or grasping, perceiving color differences, and ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted).  Job conditions may require lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs.

Our One HFC Culture:

Our one HFC Culture focuses on four key values of safety, integrity, teamwork and ownership.  They influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.  Safety is first.  We care about our people and work tirelessly to make sure they return home safely, every day.  Everything we do is done with integrity.  We encourage growth and exciting possibilities by championing a culture of teamwork and ownership.

About HollyFrontier Corporation

HollyFrontier Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent petroleum refiner and marketer that produces high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and other specialty products. HollyFrontier owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. In addition, HollyFrontier produces base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and Netherlands, and exports products to more than 80 countries. HollyFrontier also owns a 57% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminal line, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HollyFrontier Corporation subsidiaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HollyFrontier Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

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