Senior Associate - Internal Controls

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Senior Associate - Internal Controls

Senior Associate - Internal Controls

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Framingham MA USA
Hybrid
72K-136K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Healthtech • Software
We are a data and analytics company focused on the business side of healthcare. Our data makes healthcare clearer.
The Role
The Senior Associate will assess internal controls manage SOX audits provide process improvements and oversee financial documentation for compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Definitive Healthcare :
At Definitive Healthcare (NASDAQ: DH) we're passionate about turning data analytics and expertise into meaningful intelligence that helps our customers achieve success and shape the future of healthcare. We empower them to uncover the right markets opportunities and people-paving the way for smarter decisions and greater impact.
Headquartered just outside of Boston Massachusetts Definitive Healthcare operates across North America Europe and India supporting a growing global client base of more than 2400 customers since our founding in 2011.
We're also a great place to work. In 2024 and 2025 we earned multiple workplace honors including Built In's 100 Best Places to Work in Boston (both years) a Stevie Bronze Award for Great Employers and recognition as a Great Place to Work in India.
We foster a collaborative inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through programs like DefinitiveCares and our employee-led affinity groups we strive to promote connection education and inclusion.
About the Role
Based in Framingham Massachusetts the Senior Internal Controls Associate will join a team with the opportunity to assess processes from a bird's eye view and develop and recommend innovative solutions to impact company operations.
Responsibilities will include the SOX business process controls audit lifecycle and working on cross-functional initiatives to transform the way DHC works. Reporting to the Head of Internal Controls this role will partner closely with various teams including senior management finance IT legal privacy external consultants and others to explore and improve processes manage external certifications test SOX controls and maintain controls documentation.
The role will include analysis of cross-functional department processes and provision of recommendations to the Finance Leadership team performing testing of the financial controls for the annual SOX controls internal testing cycle and partnering with senior Finance leadership to improve the overall control environment.
Other opportunities include training others on the importance of controls and other topics development such as cross-training on systems audits organization of enterprise external certifications/regulation and support for personal career growth. The Internal Controls Team will be looking for ways to scale over time and make processes more efficient including automation of SOX testing with the ability to grow into new roles and leadership.
What You'll Do
  • Advise on cross-functional transformational projects learning about company processes and providing valuable consulting to the team.
  • Become an expert on company policies and procedures over payroll order to cash financial close and reporting taxes and equity and lead by creating ways to reduce risk and improve efficiencies.
  • Participate in recommendations for controls and improvements in cross-functional areas to help various teams work smarter not harder.
  • Assisting the Head of Internal Controls plan annual SOX audit objectives design testing procedures and improve the overall audit process.
  • Innovate new ways to utilize technology and AI to reduce audit overhead and control owner time spent on audit evidence collection.
  • Conduct walkthroughs of key financial and business processes with control owners and coordinate with external audit.
  • Perform business process controls design and effectiveness testing including meticulous documentation of workpapers and tracking of supporting documentation.
  • Identify and analyze control and process issues ascertain root causes and evaluate level of business impact and risk.
  • Advise process owners on how to craft remediation plans recommend process improvements and monitor progress to implement those solutions.
  • Prepare accurate and concise results and metrics for inclusion in reporting to management and the Audit Committee.
  • Serve as a key liaison with external auditors to coordinate testing efforts provide documentation and ensure alignment on audit scope and expectations.
  • Be a key point of communication by keeping control owners in the loop and maintaining up to date information on the Internal Controls Portal.
  • Promote a strong internal controls culture by educating stakeholders on risk awareness and control responsibilities.

What You'll Bring
  • A positive proactive can-do team-oriented attitude
  • A thoughtful approach on how to review and mature processes and an eagerness to learn
  • Prior knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements documentation controls and evaluation of design/effectiveness
  • Excellent analytical interpersonal and communications skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced company

What you're looking for
  • An open people-focused culture
  • A deeper knowledge and understanding of financial processes and systems
  • Great mentorship and growth in your audit career
  • Networking and exposure to leadership and other departments
  • Work-life balance

Experience
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; financial majors preferred and/or-
  • 2-4 years of experience in internal or external financial auditing functions ideally with SOX controls and awareness of auditing standards and U.S. GAAP
  • Internal audit professional certification such as CIA or CISA or willingness to obtain one
  • Experience with tax controls or an up-c structure a plus
  • Experience with multi-national technology companies is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $72000 - $136000 per year which represents the base pay the company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience skills and qualifications.
Depending on the position employees may also be eligible to participate in a company bonus or commission plan. All employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage unlimited paid time off and participation in the company's 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Why we love Definitive and why you will too!
  • Industry leading products
  • Work hard and have fun doing it
  • Incredibly fast growth means limitless opportunity
  • Flexible and dynamic culture
  • Work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated teammates
  • Definitive Cares our community service group gives all of us a chance to give back
  • Competitive benefits package including great healthcare benefits and a 401(k) match

What our Employees are saying about us on Glassdoor:
"Great Work atmosphere great work life balance excellent company to work for amazing top notch product incredible customer service lots of tools to help you succeed."
-Business Development Manager
"Great team. Amazing growth. Employees are treated very well."
-Research Analyst
"I have waited 36 years to work at a dream job for a dream company and I am so happy to have finally got there."
-Profile Analyst
If you don't fit all of these qualifications but believe you're still a great fit feel free to apply and tell us why in your cover letter.
If you are a California Colorado New York City or Washington resident and this role is a remote role you can receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role which we will provide upon request.
Definitive Hiring Philosophy
Definitive Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race color religion age gender gender identity sexual orientation or any other status. If you're interested in working in a fast growing exciting working environment - we encourage you to apply!
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Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice which tells you how we use and process your personal information.
Please note: All communications regarding the hiring process at Definitive Healthcare will come directly from one of our corporate recruiters or coordinators using an @definitivehc.com email address. We do not advertise open roles on Facebook and will never request money transfers or ask candidates to purchase equipment with a promise of reimbursement. If you receive any suspicious communication please contact [email protected] to verify your status in the application process.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; financial majors preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience in internal or external financial auditing functions
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and auditing standards
  • Internal audit professional certification such as CIA or CISA or willingness to obtain

What the Team is Saying

Definitive Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off BreadthUnlimited PTO and promoted summer half‑day Fridays are consistently described supporting flexibility and time away when needed.
  • Healthcare StrengthFlexible medical plans with dental and vision are emphasized and feedback suggests employee‑only coverage can be very affordable with generally strong satisfaction.
  • Retirement SupportA 401(k) program with a company match is highlighted across materials indicating support for long‑term savings.

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The Company
HQ: Framingham MA
800 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We’re a healthcare technology company that provides industry-leading intelligence on the healthcare provider market. Why do we do it? Because understanding provider landscapes identifying opportunities and reaching the right points of contact can be difficult to do in a constantly changing market. But it doesn’t have to be. Our comprehensive data platform reduces market complexity and streamlines physician and facility insights. Our experienced team is here to help your organization turn those insights into acceleration—whether it’s advancing your go-to-market strategy or closing a new deal.We make healthcare actionable and accessible for our industry partners. How do we do it? We collect proprietary research secondary research and third-party data and organize all of this into a searchable user-friendly platform.Since 2011 we’ve partnered with 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical biotechnology and medical device companies. In that same period we’ve also partnered with 7 of the top 10 healthcare IT firms and over 2500 of the top healthcare providers healthcare staffing companies and consulting firms.

Why Work With Us

We will never stop improving the product we’ve worked so hard to develop for our customers. We’re thinking beyond simply providing more information; we’re building a solution designed to help users derive insights so their businesses can operate at a rapid pace. We are a collaborative and high energy environment with tons of opportunity for growth.

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05/21/2026

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