Global Internal Controls PMO Intern

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA Global Internal Controls PMO Intern The Internal Controls Intern will support Otis' Global Controls & Compliance team on a variety of projects related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, risk assessment, internal controls testing, and process improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in a global public company environment and offers exposure to leaders across Finance and the broader organization. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills through collaboration with team members in both the United States and global countries. Key Responsibilities Assist with testing and documentation of Company Level Controls (CLC) supporting Otis' SOX compliance program. Communicate with control owners to obtain supporting documentation and track testing progress. Support annual risk assessment activities, including data analysis, reporting, and preparation of risk assessment materials. Assist with maintenance of COSO documentation and related control mapping activities. Provide support for the implementation and enhancement of AuditBoard/Optro, Otis' new internal controls platform. Prepare reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate project status and key metrics. Monitor and assist with controls compliance activities, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up. Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned. Coordinate a volunteer event supporting departmental community engagement objectives. What You'll Learn How internal controls, risk management, and compliance programs support a global public company. The fundamentals of SOX compliance, Company Level Controls, and risk-based testing. Practical business applications of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and governance/compliance technology tools. Data analysis and visualization techniques used to support business decision-making. Professional communication, business writing, project management, and presentation skills. How to collaborate effectively with leaders and colleagues across functions, cultures, and geographic locations. Education Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Qualifications Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. At Otis, interns are treated as valuable members of the team and are entrusted with meaningful projects that contribute to the organization's objectives. Throughout the summer, interns receive mentorship, professional development opportunities, and exposure to senior leaders while building skills that support future careers in Finance, Audit, Risk, and Compliance. The hourly range for this role is $20/hr to $23/hr. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Apply today and Build What's Next! If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. 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