About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy & truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, & buy now & into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed 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, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Administrative

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

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

Union Status: Non-Union 

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

The Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented & 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 & 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, & execution of the SOX internal controls program, including risk assessments & control evaluations across Finance & Operations.
• Partner with the business to evaluate the design & effectiveness of key business processes & financial controls.
• Attend design walkthroughs with management, analyzing SOX process documentation to ensure alignment with current operations & adherence to control frameworks.
• Conduct ongoing assessments & testing of existing controls, ensuring thorough documentation & completion of test templates.
• Track SOX testing milestones & ensure timely completion of control assessments.
• Develop, review, & update narratives, flowcharts, risk assessments, control descriptions, & test plans to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth execution of SOX reviews & requests.
• Identify risks & deficiencies in financial reporting & business processes, working with management to develop action plans for remediation.
• Monitor & test management's remediation activities, ensuring their timely completion.
• Assist in updating the control environment & maintaining up-to-date SOX documentation.
• Understand the IT-related risks associated with financial controls, & evaluate IT application controls (ITACs) & 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.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with SOX compliance or audit-related activities.
• Proficiency in flowcharting & translating processes into visual process flows.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with experience communicating with management about processes & controls.
• Strong attention to detail & the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently & to collaborate as part of a team, balancing priorities & managing time effectively.
• CPA preferred.

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & 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, & 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 & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & 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 & wellness discounts, & much more.