Senior Compliance Analyst

At Ultimate Software, we have always put our people first. This idea permeates our culture to its core. For over 25 years, it has driven us to create the innovative products and services we offer today. As a result, we enable our customers to put their people first—helping them build the people-centric environments they need to grow and meet their business goals.

The Sr. Compliance Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and training of an ongoing, internal compliance audit programs for SOC1 controls covering multiple functional units while demonstrating a leadership role in development of tools and process with the mindset of continued process improvement.

* Design new manual and automated controls using a best-practice and risk based approach * Assesses and report compliance for assigned controls * Detect changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness * Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over key risk * Identify significant exposures, analyzing transactions and other management information * Assesses risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating processes; identifying process weaknesses * Advise and collaborate on projects by providing controls expertise and considerations * Completes audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings * Document systems, processes and controls using narratives * Provide consulting services to the organization’s management and staff on information risk * Understand and communicate the downstream impact on the business of control deficiencies * Identify and recommend business process changes resulting in strengthened internal controls and operational efficiencies * Collect and analyze data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions * Anticipate and communicate areas of risk and improvement opportunities without direction from management * Design and conduct governance and compliance audit programs by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, and internal controls * Takes on projects as needed even if not directly related to current job responsabilities * Quickly and easily adapts to change and shifting priorities * Eagerly meets business opportunities and challenges head-on * Contributes new ideas on how to meet business opportunities and challenges (anticipates business opportunities) * Demonstrates the willingness to learn new things * Leads by example by being as a subject matter expert or resource to the team * Commitment to excellence and high standards * Help raise the performance of other team members * Trusted Advisor to Manager and Team

* Experience in creating assessment/audit programs * Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio * Skill in planning and project management * Highly motivated with ability to work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment * Strong verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations * Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contactors/auditors, and to work effectively in a professional team environment * Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as experienced in handling multiple projects simultaneously * Excels in a fast-paced and evolving environment * Ability to develop PowerPoint training slide decks and delivery in person and virtually * Ability to multi-task * Comfortable working multiple projects simultaneously * 2 years of compliance or audit experience * Experience having been through 2 full external audits by independent auditing firm **Education/Certification/License:** * Minimum Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience will be considered Travel Requirement: Up to 10%