Senior Compliance Audit Associate

Lindt & Sprüngli

Senior Compliance Audit Associate ensuring compliance with regulations and accounting standards at Lindt & Sprüngli. Supporting month-end close and improving internal controls in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $81,316 - $105,743 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong accounting fundamentals in GAAP/IFRS, with extensive experience in compliance, internal control frameworks, and audit processes. Proficient in ERP systems and Excel, capable of driving remediation projects and conducting risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.

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GAAP/IFRS Accounting FundamentalsSOX Compliance KnowledgeERP Systems ProficiencyAudit ExperienceCPA or CMA Certification

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Hard Skills

Accounting ExperienceInternal Control FrameworksRegulatory ReportingMonth-End Close SupportControl TestingVariance AnalysisJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationRisk AssessmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

ExcelERP SystemsSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMaster's Degree in Accounting or Related Field

Industry Keywords

ComplianceFinancial ControlsAudit ActivitiesControl DeficienciesRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for ensuring that the business functions comply with internal policies, external regulatory requirements and accepted accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
This role supports month-end close, prepares and validates regulatory and management reporting, designs and test internal controls, coordinates audit activities and drives remediation and process improvements to mitigate financial and compliance risk.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks and policies to strengthen financial controls, reduce risk of misstatement and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Conduct periodic risk assessments of accounting and operations processes to identify compliance gaps, quantify risk exposure, and recommend prioritized remediation and process improvements.
Lead or support testing cycles, including producing objective evidence, executing walkthroughs and control tests, documenting results in compliance tools and presenting findings to Finance Controller and audit committees.
Design monitoring and data procedures to proactively detect compliance issues, anomalies or policy breaches.
Drive remediation projects end to end for identified control deficiencies including root cause analysis, action plan development, stakeholder coordination, timelines and tracking completion to reduce audit findings recurrence.
Prepare control narratives, flowcharts, control matrices and test plans when needed.
Execute month-end accounting tasks related to compliance accounts if needed including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and ensuring entries conform to accounting principles and company policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of accounting experience required
Mix of public & corporate accounting preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a strong team player
Capable of working independently, juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must have a high level of proficiency with Excel and Database knowledge a plus.
Proficiency with ERP systems and SAP experience highly preferred
Solid knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
Strong accounting fundamentals in GAAP/IFRS
Audit experience highly preferred
BS in Accounting or related field required
Master's degree required
CPA or CMA required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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