Cerebras Systems
Head of SOX Internal Audit
Sunnyvale, CA · Senior
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About the role
- Oversee documentation and maintenance of narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and process inventories.
- Direct walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation validation, and management reporting.
- Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the SOX compliance program.
- Coordinate with Finance, IT, Legal, Security, Engineering, and business process owners to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, control optimization, and reduction of manual testing.
- Support management's SOX Sections 302 and 404 certification processes.
- Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, Risk Advisory, or public accounting.
- 5+ years in leadership roles managing audit teams and enterprise-wide audit programs.
- Deep knowledge of:
- Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity risks, and technology-enabled business processes.
- Experience presenting to Audit Committees, CFOs, CAOs, and Boards of Directors.
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- COSO Framework
- SEC reporting requirements
- Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Enterprise Risk Management
- IIA Standards
- Experience building or transforming Internal Audit and SOX programs at public companies or IPO-stage organizations.
- Preferred
Skills
- Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.
Compensation
- Lead annual SOX risk assessments, scoping, materiality considerations, and control rationalization efforts.
- Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, charter, methodology, policies, and annual audit planning process.
Company info
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
- The Head of SOX & Internal Audit will establish and lead the Company's SOX compliance program and eventually progress towards establishing the Internal Audit function.
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