Senior Manager, Internal Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee FormFactor’s global Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiative, which includes planning, risk assessment, scoping, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and certification.

• Ensure robust internal controls over financial reporting in collaboration with Finance, Information Technology, and business process owners.

• Facilitate coordination between internal stakeholders and external auditors to assist with audit execution.

• Assess control deficiencies, provide guidance on corrective measures, and track remediation efforts.

• Deliver quarterly updates on SOX compliance and internal controls to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Create and implement a risk-based internal audit strategy that encompasses financial, operational, compliance, and IT risks.

• Execute audits and advisory assessments across manufacturing, supply chain, accounting, operations, and IT functions.

• Analyze business processes and controls, pinpoint root causes, and suggest enhancements.

• Report audit findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions to business leaders, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee.

• Lead or facilitate enterprise risk assessments and generate risk reports and dashboards.

• Assist in integrating risk considerations into strategic planning and key business decisions.

• Guide and nurture the internal controls and internal audit team.

• Set objectives, priorities, operational practices, and performance expectations.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop team members.

• Oversee external resources and service providers as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

• Proven experience in leading or managing internal audit and SOX compliance programs within a publicly traded organization.

• Strong understanding of the COSO framework, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and information technology general controls (ITGC).

• Experience in developing and executing risk-focused internal audit plans.

• Experience in assessing financial, operational, compliance, and technological risks.

• Experience in overseeing corrective actions and remediation processes.

• Capability to evaluate complex processes and controls, identify root causes, and formulate practical recommendations.

• Proficient in communicating effectively with the Audit Committee, executive leadership, business partners, and external auditors.

• Familiarity with Oracle, Workday, SAP, or similar enterprise platforms.

• Experience utilizing automation, analytics, or continuous monitoring techniques.

• Experience working across various functions and global locations within a complex, matrixed organization.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, or a similar high-technology sector is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular day shift hours.

• Remote-eligible work arrangement.

• Equal opportunity employment protections.