# Head of SOX Internal Audit

**Company:** [Cerebras Systems](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cerebras-systems)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Sox, Coso Framework, Sec Reporting, Icfr, Enterprise Risk Management, Iia Standards, It General Controls, Cybersecurity, Risk Assessment, Internal Audit, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Data Analytics, Audit Automation
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> Leads the SOX compliance program and establishes a risk-based Internal Audit function for a scaling AI hardware company. The role requires 10+ years of audit or risk experience, leadership of enterprise-wide programs, strong knowledge of financial and technology controls, and executive-level Audit Committee communication.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Company's SOX compliance program and build the Internal Audit function.
- Lead SOX risk assessments, scoping, materiality, control rationalization, documentation, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation validation, and management reporting.
- Maintain internal controls over financial reporting in partnership with Finance, IT, Legal, Security, Engineering, and business process owners.
- Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
- Present audit plans, risk assessments, audit results, emerging risks, and remediation activities to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Strengthen enterprise risk management, governance, entity-level controls, fraud risk monitoring, and compliance assurance.
- Assess risks related to AI infrastructure, data centers, supply chain, manufacturing, inventory, cybersecurity, export controls, and global operations.
- Serve as principal liaison with external auditors and support Audit Committee and Board governance activities.
- Build and manage an Internal Audit organization, including co-sourced providers and external consultants.
- Develop audit methodologies, quality assurance processes, reporting frameworks, talent, and technology-enabled audit capabilities.

## Requirements
- 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.
- Deep knowledge of SOX, COSO, SEC reporting requirements, ICFR, enterprise risk management, and IIA Standards.
- Experience building or transforming Internal Audit and SOX programs at public companies or IPO-stage organizations.
- Strong understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity risks, and technology-enabled business processes.
- Experience presenting to Audit Committees, CFOs, CAOs, and Boards of Directors.
- Executive presence, independent judgment, professional skepticism, business acumen, and strong project-management skills.

## Nice-to-haves
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification.
- Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
- Semiconductor, hardware, manufacturing, cloud infrastructure, AI, or technology industry experience.
- Experience designing and maturing SOX and Internal Audit programs from inception through steady-state operation.
- Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP environments.
- Experience implementing data analytics and audit automation tools.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy startup vitality with job stability and a non-corporate work culture.

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