Controls & Compliance Analyst

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Controls & Compliance Analyst
• Job Summary: The Controls & Compliance Analyst will work with process owners to document, assess, and test internal controls and business processes. The position will also work with external and internal stakeholders, serving as liaison between the company and external parties, gathering and presenting evidence as required.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• General
  • Consistently deliver quality project management by monitoring progress, following up on outstanding tasks, and providing status updates to senior management.
  • Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
  • Research and analyze accounting standards and legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing issue tracking and supporting responsible individuals on root cause analyses, development of remediation plans, and development of assurance plans.

• External Audits
  • Manage external financial statement audits by meeting with key stakeholders, compiling support, making recommendations to remediate external audit findings, and monitoring remediation of external audit findings.

• Controls & Compliance Advisory
  • Advise process owners to understand and manage their business risks, particularly with new process and systems.
  • Partner with management to develop risk-based tools and techniques to strengthen operational programs, processes, and controls.
  • Perform special analyses and reviews, including system implementations and/or safety and compliance investigations.

• Information Technology
  • Monitor segregation of duties risks in key financial systems and recommend remediation plans or mitigating controls when SOD conflicts arise.
  • Advise senior management on risks associated with significant configuration changes or approval workflow changes within key financial systems and integrations.
  • Collaborate with IT department to design and implement IT general controls.

• Polices & Procedures
  • Collaborate with process owners to document and refine policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Controls & Compliance Framework
  • Develop assurance framework with Financial Controls & Compliance Manager.
  • Implement risk management/internal audit system(s).

• Risk Assessments & Assurance
  • Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate risk assessments by identifying, measuring, and analyzing risks.
  • Perform internal control testing and operational audits.
  • Prepare formal written reports, backed by adequate evidence, to support audit conclusions on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
  • Report audit findings and recommendations to management.
  • Evaluate the corrective actions taken by management to ensure audit findings are effectively addressed and resolved.

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline required.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and control environments.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to travel up to 2 times per year domestically and internationally.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $93,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. The full range is $93,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.