Internal Controls Senior Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><div>Pie's mission is to empower small businesses to thrive by making commercial insurance affordable and as easy as pie. We leverage technology to transform how small businesses buy and experience commercial insurance.</div> <div> <div> </div> <div>Like our small business customers, we are a diverse team of builders, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who are driven by <a class="postings-link" href="https://pieinsurance.com/culture">core values and operating principles</a> that guide every decision we make.</div> </div></div><p>Reporting directly to Pie’s Internal Controls Manager, this role will be responsible for evaluating and related processes designed to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. You will regularly assess the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and supporting compliance with the COSO internal controls framework, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant regulations and standards.</p> <h3><strong>How You’ll Do It</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Assist in the execution of the annual risk assessment at the Financial Statement Line Item and process level to determine appropriate control mix and coverage.</li> <li>Work with business and IT process and control owners to design and document internal control processes and activities for in-scope processes through annual walkthroughs, including standardization of control documentation and processes.    </li> <li>Perform annual testing for in-scope controls, including communication of deficiencies       and alignment with control owners on remediation action plans.  </li> <li>Track and follow up on remediation activities to support timely resolution of identified control deficiencies.</li> <li>Support the preparation of ongoing monitoring updates for Finance & Accounting leadership, Audit Committee and other key stakeholders.</li> <li>Educate business / IT process and control owners on their roles and responsibilities within Pie’s internal controls program.</li> <li>Maintain and enhance Pie’s use of Workiva as the governance, risk, and compliance tool supporting the Internal Controls program.</li> <li>Support the Internal Controls Manager with the annual Fraud Risk Assessment, including evaluation       of internal controls to support appropriate coverage of key fraud risks.</li> <li>Work with external auditors to coordinate and provide control documentation      in support of annual financial statement audits.</li> <li>Seek opportunities to automate control activities or implement technology solutions, to improve long term efficiency to the Internal Controls program and associated business / IT processes.</li> <li>Proactively raise concerns to the Internal Controls Manager related to the impact of changes in people, process, and technology on Pie’s internal controls.</li> <li>Assist Finance & Accounting leadership and Internal Controls Manager in other internal controls related projects and initiatives.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>The Right Stuff</strong></h3> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field is required.</li> <li>3+ years of relevant experience with internal controls including within Sarbanes-Oxley, internal audit, external audit, or operational risk functions.</li> <li>Knowledge of Workiva or similar governance, risk, and compliance technologies (e.g. AuditBoard)</li> <li>Strong financial acumen with a high attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and an ability to identify risk points in accounting and non-accounting processes.</li> <li>Understanding of GAAP financial statements and reporting and IT general controls</li> <li> Experience working on multiple work-streams concurrently, across multiple functions and teams.</li> <li>Experience working in internal control programs within highly regulated industries such as insurance or banking is highly desirable.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with business stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The use of AI in Application Review:</strong> To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base Compensation Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$85,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$105,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>Compensation & Benefits </strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive cash compensation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A piece of the pie (in the form of equity)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comprehensive health plans</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous PTO</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Future focused 401k match</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous parental and caregiver leave</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our </span><a href="https://pieinsurance.com/culture/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">core values</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are more than just a poster on the wall; they’re tangibly reflected in our work </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Making every part of working with us "Easy as Pie"</strong> - including our offer process. When we find someone we'd like as a Pie-oneer (a member of our team), we move quickly to put together a fair offer based on your skills, experience, location, and compensation expectations.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each year Pie reviews company performance and may grant discretionary bonuses to eligible team members.</span></p> <h3><strong>Location Information </strong></h3> <p>Unless otherwise specified, this role is remote. Remote team members must live and work in the United States (<em data-start="218" data-end="240" data-is-only-node="">territories excluded</em>) and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.</p> <h3><strong>Additional Information</strong></h3> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pie Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pie Insurance participates in the E-Verify program. Please click </span></em><a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></em><a href="https://www.justice.gov/crt/case-document/file/1133936/download"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span></em><a href="https://www.justice.gov/crt/case-document/file/1133941/download"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></em></a><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more information.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pie Insurance is committed to protecting your personal data. Please review our <a href="https://pieinsurance.com/privacy/" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a>.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Safety First: Pie Insurance is committed to your security during the recruitment process. We will never ask you for credit card information or ask you to purchase any equipment during our interview or onboarding process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/">Pie Named to 2025 America's Best Startup Employers</a></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><a href="https://www.pieinsurance.com/resource-center/press/2025-state-of-workplace-safety-report">Pie Insurance 2025 State of Workplace Safety Report</a></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"> </p> <div> <div>#LI-REMOTE</div> <div>#BI-REMOTE</div> </div></div>

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