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Invesco

Senior Principal, Fund Assurance

Atlanta, GA

Demonstrated experience supporting audits, SOX controls, assurance reviews, and regulatory examinations, including matters involving complex or non-standard investment structures * Proven ability to ...

Invesco

Senior Principal, Fund Assurance

Houston, TX

Demonstrated experience supporting audits, SOX controls, assurance reviews, and regulatory examinations, including matters involving complex or non-standard investment structures * Proven ability to ...

Invesco

Senior Principal, Fund Assurance

Houston, TX · On-site

Demonstrated experience supporting audits, SOX controls, assurance reviews, and regulatory examinations, including matters involving complex or non-standard investment structures * Proven ability to ...

Mace

Project Controls Lead

New York, NY · Hybrid

$170K/yr

Support schedule narratives and time impact analyses from a controls assurance and decisionsupport perspective. * Ensure alignment between contractlevel schedules and programlevel milestones ...

PwC South Africa

$99 - $252.45/hr

They evaluate compliance with regulations, assess governance and risk management processes and related controls. In digital assurance, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients ...

JS Consulting

Process Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site

This role will report into the Vice President, Technology Controls Assurance Programs. Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work ...

MHI

Data Science Internship (Governance)

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

Support Compliance, J-SOX and controls assurance activities through data extraction, testing, evidence analysis, and remediation validation * Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness using ...

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How much do controls assurance jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for controls assurance in the United States is $48.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $55.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is controls assurance?

Controls Assurance refers to the process of evaluating and ensuring that an organization’s internal controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively to manage risks and achieve business objectives. Professionals in this field typically assess financial, operational, and IT controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Their work helps organizations prevent fraud, reduce errors, and improve overall governance. Controls Assurance is often part of internal audit, risk management, or compliance functions within a company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a controls assurance professional?

To thrive as a Controls Assurance professional, you need expertise in risk management, internal controls, and audit processes, often supported by a relevant degree in accounting or finance and certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA. Familiarity with audit management software, data analytics tools, and regulatory frameworks like SOX is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying control gaps and engaging with stakeholders. These skills and qualifications help ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and safeguard organizational integrity.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in controls assurance, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Controls Assurance often encounter challenges such as keeping up with frequent changes in regulatory requirements and ensuring consistent compliance across different business units. Additionally, coordinating with diverse teams to obtain timely and accurate information for testing can be complex. Effective management of these challenges involves continuous professional development, strong communication skills, and leveraging technology to automate and streamline control testing processes. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and adopting a proactive approach to risk identification also contribute to success in this role.

What is the difference between Controls Assurance vs Controls Testing?

AspectControls AssuranceControls Testing
FocusEvaluating the effectiveness of internal controls across processesTesting specific controls to verify their operation
CertificationsOften requires CPA, CIA, or CISAMay require similar certifications, depending on scope
Work EnvironmentAudit teams, compliance departments, consulting firmsInternal audit, external audit, compliance teams
PurposeEnsure controls are designed and operating effectivelyVerify controls function as intended through testing

Controls Assurance involves a comprehensive evaluation of internal controls' effectiveness, focusing on design and operational efficiency. Controls Testing is more specific, involving the execution of tests to confirm controls work correctly. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, Controls Assurance provides a broader assessment, whereas Controls Testing is more about validation of individual controls.

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Infographic showing various Controls Assurance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,452 per year, or $48.8 per hour.

ANALYST, FINANCIAL RISK & CONTROLS (HYBRID)

Compass Corporate

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Compass Real Estate rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 209 rated real estate companies

Job description

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Risks & Controls Manager, the Financial Risks & Controls Analyst role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong financial/internal controls background to join the North America Internal Controls team, based in our Charlotte Corporate Office. As part of the Second Line of Defense (2LOD), the team owns the Internal Controls framework and ensures the framework continues to meet UK Corporate Governance Code requirements and continues to evolve and grow. This includes working with colleagues across the organization to support a robust internal/financial risk and control environment by providing a 2LOD opinion, sharing best practice and guidance to ensure that risk and control issues are documented, challenged, monitored, tested, reported, and escalated according to the organization’s governance structure and control frameworks. This role is part of a growing team, where the candidate will have a hands-on opportunity to help augment the organization’s control environment as it progresses on a control enhancement journey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the ongoing implementation of the Internal Controls framework and 2LOD testing strategy.
  • Perform day-to-day execution of 2LOD activities such as controls testing, monitoring, tracking, etc.
  • Ensure financial and accounting processes have appropriate controls to optimally manage financial risk, assisting with the execution of risk assessments where necessary.
  • Provide ongoing support and review to the organization’s largest and complex sectors as they implement, evidence, and improve their controls.
  • Collaborate with process and controls owners to obtain process understanding, documenting the process flows and/or procedure documents.
  • Evaluate control deficiencies and oversee remediation of those deficiencies.
  • Stay up to date on internal and external changes that may impact the design or operation of controls and partner with the appropriate stakeholders to make changes accordingly.
  • Support training initiatives across the organization to improve awareness and understanding of internal control requirements.
  • Partner with both internal and external audit teams to facilitate a streamlined and effective audit processes, when necessary.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls.
  • Confident stakeholder management, communication, and able to build relationships.
  • Excellent planning, coordination, and organization skills and managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Previous experience working in Finance Control, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance, Controls Assurance; US SOX experience is preferred.
  • Self-starter with the ability to lead, work independently, and engage with teams at all levels in the organization.
  • Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple, engaging, and concise manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, and function effectively in teams.

Qualifications:

  • Four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • Professional qualification such as CPA, CIA, FRM, or CRMP.
  • Two-Three years of experience in financial controls, internal audits, SOX audits, risk and controls assessment, risk assurance, preferably in a big-4 accounting firm or similar industry.
  • Solid understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP accounting principles.
  • Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Electronic audit work papers, etc.)

Apply to Compass Group today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

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