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Sr. Risk and Controls Advisor

CF Industries


Job Location:

Northbrook, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 94700 - 124900
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At CF Industries our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations environmental stewardship and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and youll be able to pursue complex exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. Youll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States Canada and the United Kingdom an unparalleled storage transportation and distribution network in North America and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the worlds transition to clean energy.

Function:

Finance & Accounting
Job Summary:

The Senior Risk and Controls Advisor supports CFs control environment by partnering with internal stakeholders and reviewing process documentation to help identify risks and related controls. This role also assists the business with project implementation and contributes to control environment improvements that support greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Description:

Annual control environment activities

  • Assist process owners in identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate them
  • Assist in walking the business through the annual control environment compliance requirements. This involves providing guidance on testing of key reports review of critical spreadsheets generating risk assessments control attestations assisting external auditors with walkthroughs and advising on service organization reviews
  • Maintain the platform utilized by the business to document process risk controls and other critical information essential to SOX compliance. Activities may include reporting configuration of the platform improving documentation coaching and enabling use of the system by stakeholders
  • Support project management throughout the risk and controls team
  • Provide information and support to stakeholders as it pertains to internal controls over financial reporting and SOX compliance
  • Assist with identifying areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions

Process and Policy Management

  • Ensure procedures and policies are followed as it pertains to SOX required documentation (RACM Key Reports etc.)
  • Evaluate reporting from the platform used to maintain the business process and controls. Proactively identify issues such as data exceptions and/or potential risks.
  • Assist in the evaluation and update of process and policies

Projects and Development

  • Support the identification of risks and control changes needed from new / changes in systems / processes
  • Evaluate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) work performed by the business during system implementations.
  • Lead smaller projects or sections of larger projects
  • Ensure requirements / expectations / deadlines are clear as it pertains to Risk & Controls
  • Provide support and training to users of the platform used to capture and document processes and controls

Incumbent Attributes:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in public accounting or equivalent
  • Certification (CPA CIA or equivalent) preferred but not a requirement
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels
  • Able to manage multiple tasks projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines
  • Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills
  • Self-Leadership organized and the ability to meet deadlines is vital
  • Focused on producing high quality work
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Drive to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Knowledge of GRC such as Workiva is preferred but not a requirement

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $94700 - $124900


The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education training skills qualifications competencies years of experience job-related knowledge and scope of the role and could be outside of the posted pay range.


In addition to base pay an incentive program is available to all full-time employees and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match dental and vision benefits a well-being incentive program 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employers contribution life and disability insurance paid time off programs and much more!


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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process CF Industries may use automated tools including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria including information provided during the application process such as resumes work history education qualifications and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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CF Industries is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products

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