Control Analyst

Internal Audit Specialist

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world-class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions, so we're more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting internal audits and assisting in the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, and compliance processes.

Acts as a key partner to Finance, Operations, Compliance, and IT to ensure controls are well-documented, efficient, and aligned with company and regulatory requirements.

Contributes to risk assessments, audit readiness and continuous process improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior audit team members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Performs control testing, risk assessments, and related documentation for SOX and operational audits under the direction of senior auditors.

Assist in the design and evaluation of internal control frameworks to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risk.

Prepares and maintain audit workpapers, supporting evidence, and test results in accordance with internal audit standards.

Collaborates with business units to understand processes, identify control gaps, and support remediation efforts.

Participates in reviews of new system implementations, business initiatives, and process changes to ensure appropriate control design.

Communicates audit observations and recommendations clearly to audit leadership.

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

1-3 years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk management, or compliance.

Professional certifications or progress toward CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.

Public accounting (Big 4) or advisory services preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of SOX, COSO, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn complex business processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships across Finance, Compliance, Operations, and IT.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience with audit analytics and data tools (e.g., ACL, SQL, PowerBI) a plus
• Occasional travel required (generally a few days per quarter)

Benefits Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Goosehead is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.

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