Internal Controls Senior Analyst

Founded in 1877,
Greif
is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Our Vision

Being the best customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Create packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Role Overview

The Internal Controls Senior Analyst is ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with regulatory requirements (including SOX), for the global organization. This role partners with business units, enabling functions, and leadership to design, implement, and monitor internal control processes, drive remediation activities, and support audit and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Execute SOX controls and other internal control processes for entity-level controls and monitoring processes.
• Lead or support remediation of identified control deficiencies, including documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain and update internal control narratives, matrices, and documentation.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests, including managing audit inquiries and facilitating resolution.
• Support the design and implementation of internal controls for acquisitions.

Risk Assessment & Process Improvement

• Conduct regular evaluations of financial and operational procedures to ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Identify areas of risk and implement measures to mitigate them.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and automation to enhance control effectiveness and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to design and implement internal controls.
• Monitor and support remediation of internal audit risk-based audits.

Business Partnering & Education

• Serve as a liaison with business operations, enabling functions, and other departments to design and implement controls.
• Works closely with internal and external audit on the monitoring of internal controls testing, evaluation of results and remediation of findings.
• Educate and train employees on internal controls and compliance procedures.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present reports on audit findings, control assessments, and proposed improvements to management.
• Assess and document internal control deficiencies, including assessments of significant deficiencies.

Education & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA (or local equivalent) preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in internal controls, audit, controllership, or compliance roles (manufacturing or multi-jurisdictional experience a plus).
• Strong technical, analytical, and reporting skills; proficiency with digital tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to deliver results under strict timelines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to interface with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adaptability to changing business needs.

At
Greif
, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.