IT Governance Analyst

Reporting to the Director of IT Customer Support Operations, the IT Governance Analyst’s responsibility is to assure that the regular activities required for SOX compliance are executed in a timely & complete manner. This position will be responsible for managing IT Governance process and reviews, audit execution and will serve as the backup for Active Directory (AD) administration and administration of our service management tool., IT Governance - Process oversight and review responsibilities (daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) for all SOX & security related process including:

• Administrative access
• System service account access
• Protected folder access
• New hires
• Terminations
• 3rd Party Access
• Idle accounts
• Password policy
• Datacenter access
• Protected Server Backup
• Annual restore testing
• Application change management for Navision, HFM, Prelude & Great Plains
• Application access for HFM, Prelude & Great Plains
• Security and data privacy
• Process definition, implementation & improvement

Annual SOX Audit Execution - coordination of audit related activities during interim, roll-forward and year-end testing with our internal and external auditing including:

• Coordination of observation meetings for all in scope applications and operating systems
• Assuring that the responses to requests for data populations and samples are completed in a complete and timed manner.
• Managing the communication between the audit teams and internal resources
• Assisting with definition and implementation of controls at acquired companies

AD Account Administration - backup responsibilities for account creation and maintenance including:

• User account creation and terminations
• Administrative account creation, terminations & granting of access
• Name changes
• 3rd Party & temporary user account creation, termination & extensions
• Temp to employee conversions

Service Manager Administration - backup responsible for the administration of Service Manager responsibilities include:

• Workflow creation & maintenance
• Workflow screen creation & maintenance

• BS/BA in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Prior exposure to SOX, internal/external audit support, or a controls/compliance environment required
• Working knowledge of SOX/ITGC concepts required
• Basic PowerShell skills beneficial
• Experience with ERP/financial systems access or change management beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups/formulas) preferred
• Strong documentation skills required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication required

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) 3% Match, * This position pays $72,000-$80,000 per year depending on experience.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company’s purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.