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CAO Analysts, or Chief Administrative Officer Analysts, are professionals who support the Chief Administrative Officer and their team by analyzing data, streamlining administrative processes, and providing insights to improve organizational efficiency. They often work on budgeting, compliance, reporting, and policy development. CAO Analysts play a key role in helping organizations make informed decisions and ensure operations are running smoothly. Their responsibilities may vary depending on the industry and the size of the organization.

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To thrive as a CAO Analyst, you typically need strong analytical skills, a background in finance or business administration, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, data analysis software such as Excel or Tableau, and experience with ERP systems like SAP is often required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for providing accurate insights, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring efficient financial operations within the organization.

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A CAO Analyst often works closely with departments such as finance, operations, and executive leadership to analyze data, streamline processes, and support strategic decision-making. Collaboration usually involves participating in meetings, sharing insights from data analysis, and assisting with the implementation of new operational strategies. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the analyst must translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations for different teams. This collaborative approach not only enhances organizational efficiency but also provides the analyst with exposure to various business functions and professional growth opportunities.

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AspectCao AnalystData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; certifications like CPA or CFABachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Excel certifications
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, corporate finance departments, consulting firmsBusiness, marketing, healthcare, and technology sectors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in finance, accounting, and auditing industriesUsed across various industries for data analysis and reporting

The Cao Analyst and Data Analyst roles share some common skills like data interpretation and reporting but differ mainly in industry focus and required credentials. Cao Analysts typically work in finance and accounting environments with certifications like CPA, while Data Analysts have a broader industry application with a focus on statistical tools and data management.

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Rebates Global Process Owner Analyst

Intel Corporation

Folsom, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Drive automation and AI enhancements across GRASP and CAO tools, including refining algorithm logic and maintaining exception rules.

  • Partner with controls stakeholders to ensure process changes are SOX relevant, documented, and auditable, supporting audit readiness.

  • Enable cross-functional stakeholders to leverage data analytics, develop financial models, and support system adoption and process standardization.


Intel rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Details:
Job Description:
Intel is an industry leader and a catalyst for technology innovation and products that revolutionize the way we live.
The Chief Accounting Office (CAO) manages Intel's global accounting, compliance, and reporting. Within CAO's Revenue and Rebates organization, the Rebates Global Process Owner Analyst is accountable for standardizing and governing product level rebate accrual and inventory/payment methodologies through two key capabilities:
1. Global Rebate Accounting Standard Practices (GRASP) Product Level Accrual Algorithm operating model - including ownership of accrual logic integrity and further automation/AI enhancements to uplevel the algorithm and accrual accuracy.
2. Throughput Time First In-First Out (TPT FIFO) template and process enablement - including support of the TPT FIFO method (buffer logic, TPT assumption derivation) and increased automation/AI enhancements.
This role partners closely across CAO, IT, SMG regional reps, rebate analysts (RAs), and audit/compliance stakeholders to ensure scalable, well controlled execution and audit readiness as processes and tooling evolve.
Key Responsibilities
A) Drive continued automation/AI support across GRASP and CAO tools
  • Lead/coordinate increased intelligence for GRASP algorithm logic, including refining review factors and enhancing algorithm knowledge.
  • Maintain exception rules and override governance, including required rationale, support, and methodology for overrides.
  • Partner with RAs/COE to interpret outputs, analyze variances, and drive model enhancements based on structured feedback.
  • Support the development and implementation of financial and operational systems reporting and drive efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining, standardizing and automating processes and reporting requirements.
  • Support rollout and stabilization activities, including UAT/test environment simulations and cutover readiness discussions.
  • Provide "advisor/sounding board" support to account teams during onboarding/stabilization while strengthening standardized decision making.
  • Maintain/iterate enablement artifacts (templates, guidance) that leverage Excel formulas, Power Query, and macros to standardize execution of tools.
  • Guide handling of edge cases (e.g., inventory sufficiency flags, buffer usage, out of order consumption constraints) consistent with policy and process design.

B) Controls, SOX, and audit readiness
  • Partner with COE/controls stakeholders to ensure process changes remain SOX relevant, documented, and auditable, including alignment with audit expectations when introducing new technologies or changing operating models.
  • Support high risk close/control execution needs as required (e.g. coverage of SOX control and SOX610 global sample work).

C) Cross functional stakeholder leadership
  • Enable organizations to leverage advances in software solutions, data analytics, data mining, and visualization techniques to better understand their operations and customers.
  • Develop financial models that enable data-driven insights for performance measurement and rolling forecast.
  • Translate technical accounting/process concepts into clear guidance and decision options for CAO and business partners, supporting go/no go decisions and scaled rollout governance.
  • Vistex/V4 readiness/adoption across the landscape, including but not limited to: Reporting and Analytics Lead, Finance Systems and UAT Rep, and Payment Adjustment Reviewer and Approver.

Behavioral Competencies
  • Operates effectively in ambiguity; can design and stabilize operating models while adoption is in flight.
  • Influences without authority; builds alignment across CAO, SMG, and regional stakeholders.
  • High accountability mindset; emphasizes transparency, standardized decisioning, and auditable governance.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • 4+ years (with Bachelor's degree) or 3 + years (with Master's degree) of experience in rebates accounting/operations, including accrual methodologies, forecasting/variance analysis, and end to end process understanding.
  • Strong analytical and tooling capability (e.g., advanced Excel); comfort operating in structured templates and data driven models.
  • Experience driving organizational adoption through training, user enablement, and stakeholder support across global teams.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to collaborate effectively across multiple geographies and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with SOX relevant process environments and audit interactions/requirements.
  • Experience with Vistex/ECC and/or V4 concepts, and process evolution toward more standardized, system supported models.
  • Experience with analytics/automation tools used in this space (examples include Python, Power Query, VBA macros, KNIME).
  • Strong executive communication skills; ability to explain model logic, risks, limitations, and exception rationale.

Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations:
US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $116,160.00-195,980.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1968