Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management Sikich LLC paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge Apr 14, 2026 Description Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Analyst (US)
What to expect when you join Sikich
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth
- for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position summary
The Internal Controls and ERM Analyst supports federal internal control, enterprise risk management, fraud risk management, and payment integrity programs. This role provides analytical, assessment, and reporting support to ensure compliance with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), OMB Circular A123, the GAO Green Book, and related federal requirements. The position supports entitylevel and processlevel internal control assessments, risk profiling, remediation activities, and executive reporting in coordination with senior leadership and business process owners. This role is contingent upon award of contract.
What will you do in this role? Internal Control Assessment and Testing
Support annual internal control assessment activities, including entitylevel and business process control testing.
Develop and document process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and test plans in coordination with business process owners and subject matter experts.
Execute internal control test plans to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
Prepare deficiency and remediation memoranda for control gaps, testing failures, and material weaknesses.
Review internal control deliverables from reporting organizations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Risk Support
Support implementation and ongoing execution of the organization's ERM framework and Fraud Risk Framework.
Assist with development, consolidation, and analysis of organizational risk profiles and fraud risk profiles.
Identify emerging risks, overlapping or redundant controls, and opportunities for standardization or automation across programs.
Support risk identification workshops, risk assessment discussions, and recurring risk governance meetings.
Compliance, Reporting, and Financial Oversight
Support preparation of internal control and ERM sections of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), including audit support and remediation tracking.
Review IG and GAO reports to identify internal control, fraud, and improper payment trends and develop summary analyses for leadership.
Support evaluations of financial management systems for compliance with OMB Circular A123 Appendix D and the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA).
Develop executivelevel briefings and summary reports for senior assessment teams and internal control governance bodies.
Program Support, Training, and Change Management
Support development of annual internal control and ERM guidance, policies, and procedures.
Assist with development of training materials, outreach products, and communications related to internal controls, ERM, and fraud risk management.
Support change management activities associated with updates to federal laws, regulations, and OMB and GAO guidance.
Coordinate communications between internal control application users, program offices, and system developers.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting federal internal controls, ERM, financial management, audit, or compliance programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of
FMFIA, OMB
Circular A123, the GAO Green Book, and federal internal control assessment practices.
Experience developing control documentation, conducting control testing, and preparing remediation recommendations.
Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills, including experience preparing executivelevel reporting materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification such as CPA or CGFM.
Experience supporting payment integrity or improper payment programs.
Experience supporting federal AFR preparation and audit remediation.
Familiarity with automated internal control or risk management applications
In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $103,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:
Values driven
- You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver
- You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration
- You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills trust
- You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & influence
- You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions.
You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.
About Sikich
Sikichoffers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting,technologyand compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients,teamsand communities accelerate success.
Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members andoperatesacross North America,EMEAandAPAC.
Sikich Total Rewards
Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
We also offer:
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE
- Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their localcommunities.
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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
