"Internal Controls Business Analyst"

Internal Controls Business Analyst

Posted: 21-Jan-26

Location: Clark College Main Campus, Vancouver

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5204821

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a 75% FTE, 12-month, exempt Internal Controls Business Analyst in the Operations department. This position is responsible for ensuring adequate internal controls and business processes are implemented and followed in all financial areas of the college. This position plans, implements and evaluates programs that protect college assets and assures compliance with state, federal, and college regulations.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Internal Control Officer for Clark College, responsible for coordinating annual risk assessment and internal control monitoring activities for objectives related to financial reporting and federal program compliance
• Provide annual written assurance to the agency head of the results of the risk assessment and internal control monitoring process including a summary of all known weaknesses in internal controls that could have a material effect on financial reporting and federal program compliance
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, ensuring an adequate system of internal controls
• Determine the reliability of financial reporting and federal program compliance
• Coordinate with department managers and staff to identify needs and implement changes
• Work closes with local and SBCTC resources in support of ctcLink
• Provide Organizational Change Management functions to promote continuous improvement and business process analysis
• Work with departments to optimize the use of technology as well as identify and support the implementation of technology solutions that enable more efficient operations with effective internal controls
• Test and implement system improvements and enhance process workflow, including providing training
• Work closely with SBCTC ctcLink staff to develop and implement security/access strategies and solutions as well as database and data analysis solutions and tools
• Design, implement and document internal controls procedures to ensure safeguarding of college assets
• Work with staff from across the college to design appropriate business processes to create efficiencies while also adhering to internal controls
• Assist and act as an audit liaison with the Washington State Auditor's Office
• Maintain approval workflows within accounting software
• Provide troubleshooting and problem solving for IT tickets related to finance and human capital pillars
• Oversee and monitor financial system security access and roles, updating roles and completing annual security access reviews
• Complete internal audits in various campus areas
• Ensure grant compliance
• Provide training to various campus areas related to business processes and appropriate internal controls
• Monitor and regularly audit cash handling in all college areas
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field AND four (4) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to navigate complex circumstances, often with incomplete or inaccurate information.