Sr Analyst, SOX Internal Controls

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Administrative

Job Category: Accounting and Finance

Salary: $80,000.00- $95,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst in SOX Internal Controls to join our SOX team in our New York City office. In this role, you will ensure our company maintains effective internal controls over financial reporting, particularly as we navigate an evolving risk landscape. You will work closely with stakeholders across Finance and Operations, providing critical support to drive the success of our SOX internal controls program. This role reports to the Senior Director of SOX Internal Controls. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office twice a week at minimum. 

You Will

• Assist in the scoping, planning, and execution of the SOX internal controls program, including risk assessments and control evaluations across Finance and Operations.
• Partner with the business to evaluate the design and effectiveness of key business processes and financial controls.
• Attend design walkthroughs with management, analyzing SOX process documentation to ensure alignment with current operations and adherence to control frameworks.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and testing of existing controls, ensuring thorough documentation and completion of test templates.
• Track SOX testing milestones and ensure timely completion of control assessments.
• Develop, review, and update narratives, flowcharts, risk assessments, control descriptions, and test plans to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth execution of SOX reviews and requests.
• Identify risks and deficiencies in financial reporting and business processes, working with management to develop action plans for remediation.
• Monitor and test management's remediation activities, ensuring their timely completion.
• Assist in updating the control environment and maintaining up-to-date SOX documentation.
• Understand the IT-related risks associated with financial controls, and evaluate IT application controls (ITACs) and Information Provided by the Entity (IPE).

You Have

• 4-6 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal or external audit (Big 4 preferred), or business consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with SOX compliance or audit-related activities.
• Proficiency in flowcharting and translating processes into visual process flows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating with management about processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and to collaborate as part of a team, balancing priorities and managing time effectively.
• CPA preferred.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.