Company Overview
Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Position Summary
We’re currently looking for an Internal Controls Senior Analyst to join our remote/hybrid team. This role will be responsible for supporting activity regarding financial risk and related mitigating controls for Bridgestone Americas (BSAM). The Internal Controls Senior Analyst will report directly to the Internal Controls Manager and support the BSAM Internal Controls Framework with emphasis on the retail business. The role assists in the maintenance of risk and control documentation and related coordination with management, Internal Audit and the Company’s external auditors.
**Open to FULLY REMOTE (any state/time zones) or HYBRID schedule @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN**
Responsibilities
Job functions Include but are not limited to:
Assist with facilitation and the timely maintenance of process narratives, process flow diagrams, and risk/control matrices (RCMs)
Partner with management and Internal Audit to ensure appropriate coverage for JSOX testing focusing on business process controls, and controls over financial reporting
Assist in the development and delivery of internal control training and/or training materials for teammates
Focus on retail environment process improvements and control re-design
Form collaborative relationships with business partners by listening, clarifying and responding effectively and courteously
Bring expertise and best practices to Bridgestone Americas
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 3 years of work experience
CPA or in progress of CPA required
Public accounting experience preferred (Ex: Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG)
Experience in the retail environment is a plus
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Employment Eligibility
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