Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
Job Classification: Exempt
Job Status: Full-time
Reports to: Manager, Financial Controls
PurposeThe Senior Analyst, Financial Controls, plays a critical role in building and maturing PANTHERx's internal control environment from the ground up. This role will help design, implement, and operationalize a risk-based internal controls program across financial and operational processes.
This role collaborates cross-functionally to design and embed practical, scalable controls into business processes, supporting the integrity of financial reporting and the overall control environment.
Responsibilities- Supports the design and implementation of a company-wide internal control framework, including risk assessments, control identification, and documentation.
- Partners with business stakeholders to build and embed controls into new and existing processes, particularly in a rapidly evolving operational environment.
- Conducts process walkthroughs, identify risks, and develop practical control solutions aligned to business operations.
- Assists in developing and maintaining documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and control descriptions.
- Performs risk assessments to identify control gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Helps establish scalable processes, templates, and governance structures.
- Acts as a trusted partner to the business by providing practical guidance on control design that balances risk mitigation with operational efficiency.
- Contributes to training and communication efforts to build awareness of internal controls and compliance requirements across the organization.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, internal controls, or risk management.
- Strong understanding of internal control concepts and frameworks (e.g., COSO, HITRUST, COBIT, etc.).
- Experience performing process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and contribute to building structure and processes from the ground up.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to translate risk concepts into practical business solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including the ability to create clear documentation and analysis.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA (or progress toward certification).
- Prior experience helping to design, build, or implement an internal control framework or SOX program.
- Experience working in healthcare or pharmacy or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience supporting control testing, audit readiness, or external audit coordination.
- Familiarity with risk and control matrix (RCM) development and governance processes.
Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a home or professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading, observing surroundings, or working with various forms of data. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits: Hybrid/ flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!