Control analyst vs process analyst

The differences between control analysts and process analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a control analyst and a process analyst. Additionally, a process analyst has an average salary of $73,233, which is higher than the $69,598 average annual salary of a control analyst.

The top three skills for a control analyst include internal controls, risk assessments and SOX. The most important skills for a process analyst are process improvement, project management, and customer service.

Control analyst vs process analyst overview

	Control Analyst	Process Analyst
Yearly salary	$69,598	$73,233
Hourly rate	$33.46	$35.21
Growth rate	11%	11%
Number of jobs	133,321	123,238
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

What does a control analyst do?

A control analyst is an individual who is responsible for identifying weaknesses in the work process of an organization and implement methods to minimize risks. Control analysts are required to supervise the process for incident reports and provide technical guidance to their personnel. They must prepare monthly general ledger account analysis and balance sheets reconciliations that are according to the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Control analysts should also assist with the organization's ISO audit procedures and findings.

What does a process analyst do?

A process analyst is also known as an operations research analyst, who evaluates in detail the steps in producing products and making important decisions as well as providing recommendations on how to enhance them. They are IT specialists that analyze the business process and workflows to determine how they can be computerized and improved. Responsibilities include identifying problems and risks as well as engaging in problem resolution. Important skills to consider for applicants include being innovative thinkers and goal-oriented.

Control analyst vs process analyst salary

Control analysts and process analysts have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Control Analyst	Process Analyst
Average salary	$69,598	$73,233
Salary range	Between $50,000 And $95,000	Between $49,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	Jersey City, NJ	Santa Clara, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	Connecticut
Best paying company	Meta	Apple
Best paying industry	Energy	Finance

Differences between control analyst and process analyst education

There are a few differences between a control analyst and a process analyst in terms of educational background:

	Control Analyst	Process Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Control analyst vs process analyst demographics

Here are the differences between control analysts' and process analysts' demographics:

	Control Analyst	Process Analyst
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 51.9% Female, 48.1%	Male, 50.8% Female, 49.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 11.7% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 12.2% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between control analyst and process analyst duties and responsibilities

Control analyst example responsibilities.

Manage the implementation and roll-out of SharePoint as a team collaboration and document management tool.
Develop infrastructure to enable clients to better understand and manage risks associate with their decision environment to capture opportunities.
Transform the month-end calculation methodology and analysis process to provide a more accurate and detail fuel accruals and variance analysis.
Assist in SQL database applications development custom tailor for company s needs.
Provide ad hoc queries as requested by various areas within the bank (SQL).
Conduct UAT to make sure that all applications are tested for functionality and are adequately accept by users.

Show more

Process analyst example responsibilities.

Lead the development and implementation of application and infrastructure solutions that are stable, operationally healthy, and supportable in production.
Develop and manage department SharePoint site to use as a collaborative document management tool.
Collaborate with project manager in tracking and managing project development process following RUP base SDLC methodologies.
Used Visio for process mapping to review operational procedures when determining areas of improvement.
Look at Java code to help debug it.
Test CRM platform through complex use of matrices to be able to segment a database for a more applicable personal contact.

Show more

Control analyst vs process analyst skills

Common control analyst skills

Internal Controls, 8%
Risk Assessments, 6%
SOX, 5%
Internal Audit, 4%
Customer Service, 4%
Strong Analytical, 4%

Common process analyst skills

Process Improvement, 9%
Project Management, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Continuous Improvement, 5%
Sigma, 4%
Business Processes, 4%

Control Analyst vs. similar jobs

Control Analyst related careers

Control Analyst related jobs

What similar roles do

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse business and financial jobs

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z