Senior Financial Controls Compliance Analyst

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, Financial Controls Compliance has the unique opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the company to identify risks and determine appropriate mitigation.  You’ll have a front-row seat to business and financial processes, gaining exposure across departments.  This is more than compliance, it’s your chance to be an advisor and foster a strong control environment for the company. This position allows for a strong foundation for advancement throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the risk assessment and scoping process to identify risks of material misstatement in financial and IT processes.
• Coordinate quarterly SOX testing, including maintenance of internal controls application.
• Maintain internal control documentation (e.g. risk and control matrix, process flowchart).
• Assess, compile, and track all reported findings and assist process owners in their remediation.
• Coordinate the reporting of internal control results to management.
• Complete and document process walkthroughs and other assessments.
• Promote best practices and efficiencies in process and internal control design.
• Conduct any required internal control training classes for employees and management.
• Act as a liaison between the Company and external auditors for financial and IT audits.
• Execute key control reviews of SOC 1 reports and entity level controls.
• Research and report any SOX changes and current trends (i.e. Security Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) regulations).
• Lead cross-functional teams to provide internal control expertise for system implementations and other strategic projects.
• Assist with the development and execution of CenterPoint Energy’s Anti-Fraud Program.
• Support the Financial Controls Compliance Manager, Assistant Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer in any other assigned duties.

Education Description

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• 3 years of relevant work experience in the areas of accounting, internal controls, or risk management
• Working knowledge of COSO, SOX Compliance, and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC)

A bonus to have 

• CPA, CISA, and/or CIA
• Public accounting experience
• SAP and Workiva experience

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 06/19/2025​
Posting End Date: 07/10/2025

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