Hybrid Compliance & Internal Controls Analyst

at CoreSite

• Job title: Compliance & Internal Controls Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $71,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Compliance & Internal Controls Analyst supporting CoreSite's internal controls and compliance activities through SOX testing and operational audits.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing execution of SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, and evidence collection.
• Assist control owners with preparing and maintaining AuditBoard documentation to evidence performance of SOX and financial controls.
• Assist with coordinating operational audits performed by AMT’s Global Internal Audit team.
• Track and monitor the remediation of control deficiencies and assist with validating management’s corrective actions.
• Help ensure CoreSite’s control design and operation remain compliant with CoreSite’s and AMT’s internal control framework and SOX standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews and consulting engagements across financial, operational, and IT processes, assessing control design, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Support the business with project management and coordination of the performance of internal controls (e.g., annual policy reviews, IT user access reviews, review and documentation of SOX and financial controls, etc.).
• Partner with process owners to develop and implement corrective actions, monitor progress, and ensure completion of improvement initiatives.
• Participate in periodic risk assessment and process evaluation activities to ensure continued alignment with enterprise risk priorities.
• Support the annual customer compliance certification process, including SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and related data center frameworks.
• Assist with responding to customer compliance requests and audits, coordinating with the Legal, Sales, and Operations departments to provide accurate information.
• Drive continuous improvement of customer compliance processes, integrating lessons learned from audits and feedback from customer engagements.
• Help facilitate annual reviews and exercises of CoreSite’s BCP to ensure ongoing readiness.
• Assist with data privacy compliance efforts, including coordinating annual privacy data mapping updates with process owners.
• Support vendor management activities and third-party risk assessments.
• Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and core values.

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, with regular on-site presence of at least 2 days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 15%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., Committee of Sponsoring Organizations, SOX).
• Working knowledge of audit principles, business processes, and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize technical issues.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and process documentation discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance or audit management tools preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of internal audit, accounting, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor certification preferred, with progress toward a certification considered.
• Publicly traded company and/or SOX compliance testing experience preferred.
• Data center, telecommunications, or real estate industries experience preferred.

Benefits

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave and disability leave
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
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