IT General Controls Analyst at Costa Farms, LLC – Miami, Florida

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

DESCRIPTION

ITGC Analyst ensures strong, auditable IT controls across access management, change management, and computer operations. Reporting to the Director of PMO, the analyst is responsible for maintaining up-to-date General Computer Controls (GCC), conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with IT user access policies, Segregation of Duty (SoD), SOX, Computer Operations and IT Change Management policies. They will document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key controls and collaborate closely with both internal and external auditors. This role supports compliance (SOX, ISO 27001, etc.), coordinates audits, and drives remediation efforts across IT and business teams.

PRIMARY DUTIES

· Maintain and socialize the ITGC control framework aligned to standards (COBIT) and regulatory obligations (SOX).

· Coordinate annual control scoping and mapping (systems in scope, key reports, Information Produced by Entity (IPE), interfaces).

· Serve as primary point of contact for Internal Audit and external auditors on ITGC topics.

· Plan and coordinate walkthroughs, evidence requests, and sample selections; track deliverables end-to-end.

· Execute or coordinate periodic ITGC testing for Logical Access, Change Management, and Computer Operations.

· Validate completeness and accuracy of Information Provided by Entity (IPE) and key reports.

· Facilitate root-cause analysis for control deficiencies; define pragmatic remediation plans and owners.

· Work with Control Owners to update IT policies, standards, and SOPs tied to control requirements.

· Produce management reports on control health, testing results, and remediation progress.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full time – 8am to 5pm US Eastern Time zone, may occasionally require extra time.
• Hybrid – remote/in-office as needed to develop relationships and gather information.
• Travel – occasional travel within USA, mostly in the southeast.
• Work in a fast paced and diverse environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 2-4 years’ experience in IT auditing, internal auditing, external auditing of financial institutions or regulatory examination with thorough knowledge of practices, principles, and interrelationships with finance.

· Strong information technology foundation including infrastructure and cyber security risk, with an ability to identify risks and controls in regards to various IT related areas (e.g. security, operations, change management, etc.).

· Understanding and knowledge of Active directory, Windows OS, Oracle and SQL databases.

· Understanding of network infrastructure devices and capabilities including routers, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and wireless technology.

· Comprehension of IT general controls, application controls, and business process reviews.

· Requires skills in fact-finding, analysis, problem solving and decision-making.

· Detailed oriented with excellent project management, organizing and planning skills.

· Expert PC skills including but not limited to Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook.

· Experience with COBIT, COSO and exposure to NIST SP 800-53 a plus.

· ACL, Tableau or SQL experience preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

· Identity & Access Management: Azure AD/Entra

· IT Service Management: Freshservice

· Operating Systems: Windows Server

· Cloud Platforms: AWS & Azure

· Database & Application Controls: SQL basics, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

· Change Management Tools: Jira, GitHub/Gitlab, CI/CD pipelines.

· Backup & Recovery: Veeam, Commvault.

· Reporting & Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel.

· Security & Compliance Tools: GRC platforms (Archer, OneTrust), vulnerability tools (Qualys, Tenable).

COMPETENCIES

· Humble: personify servant leadership, be authentic, value diversity, collaborate with peers, help others be great.

· Hungry: passionately strive to be your best, constantly seek learning, develop deep understanding of our business and systems.

· Hustle: be nimble, act with urgency and purpose, deliver solutions, exemplify perseverance, think innovatively.

· Risk-based thinking and pragmatic control design

· Organization, prioritization, and follow-through

· Clear, concise communication

· Relationship-building and influence without authority

· Analytical rigor and attention to detail

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!

Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
• Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
• Growth Opportunities
• Challenging and exciting work environment
• Costa Farms Scholarship
• Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

• On-site gym with showers
• Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

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