Head of SOX Internal Audit

About the role

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip and is preparing to operate as a public company. The Head of SOX & Internal Audit will establish and lead the SOX compliance program and eventually build the Internal Audit function, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. The role partners with Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Security and executive management.

Key responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation and operation of the SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, materiality, control rationalization and documentation of narratives, flowcharts, RCMs and process inventories.
• Lead walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation validation and management reporting, and drive continuous improvement through automation and control optimization.
• Support management's SOX Sections 302 and 404 certification and establish the Internal Audit function, charter, methodology, policies and annual audit planning.
• Develop and run a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance and strategic risks, and present results to leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Assist with enterprise risk management, fraud risk assessments, regulatory compliance assurance and investigations, and liaise with external auditors and prepare Audit Committee materials.
• Build a high-performing Internal Audit organization, develop talent and methodologies, and ensure compliance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a 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.
• Proven experience building or transforming Internal Audit and SOX programs at public companies or IPO-stage organizations.
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent; Big Four or national public accounting firm experience; semiconductor, hardware, manufacturing, cloud infrastructure, AI or technology industry experience.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO Framework, SEC reporting, ICFR, Enterprise Risk Management and IIA Standards.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity risks and technology-enabled business processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle or SAP, and data analytics and audit automation tools.
• Board-level communication and presentation experience.