Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Finance

Position Summary

We’re currently looking for a Senior Internal Controls Analyst – IT General Controls to join our team in Nashville, TN.

This role will be responsible for working collaboratively with business units and corporate management to assess and evaluate ITGC risks for critical applications in compliance with JSOX, execute proactive compliance monitoring, and address audit issues. They will also be responsible for assisting the JSOX Internal Controls Manager in the planning and execution of the Japanese-Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) ITGC plan.

• This role is a HYBRID schedule in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN. ***

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, execute, and report on IT general and application controls monitoring in compliance with JSOX, and drive control/process optimization to assess existence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the IT control environment.
• Partner with Finance & IT Management to ensure appropriate ownership and design of IT control framework.
• Help drive the Company’s JSOX IT compliance programs by inspecting policies and procedures, evaluating control design, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls related to IT systems and processes.
• Assist in design, development, and expansion of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting as they relate to Bridgestone's IT Environment.
• Form collaborative relationships with business partners by listening, clarifying, and responding effectively and courteously.
• Bring expertise and best practices to Bridgestone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• CISA license preferred
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, MIS, Computer Science, or other related degree
• Deep understanding of IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, IIA standards, as well as familiarity with JSOX requirements
• Working knowledge of internal accounting controls and scrutiny within an SAP operating context is preferred
• We are looking for team players with excellent analytical and planning skills, eager to learn, and with a constructive and independent attitude. You must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.