Cerebras
Head of SOX Internal Audit
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, Risk Advisory, or public accounting; 5+ years in leadership roles managing audit teams and enterprise-wide audit programs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
About the job
Establish and lead Cerebras’ SOX compliance program, then build an independent, risk-based Internal Audit function that advises leadership and the Audit Committee.
What you'll do
- Oversee SOX risk assessments, control documentation and testing, deficiency remediation, and certification support.
- Establish Internal Audit’s charter, methodology, team, and risk-based audit plan; report findings and risks to leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Coordinate with external auditors and partner across functions on governance, enterprise risk, compliance, and internal controls.
What they ask for
- 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.
Nice to have
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification; Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
- Experience in semiconductor, hardware, manufacturing, cloud infrastructure, AI, or technology; ERP environments, data analytics, or audit automation tools.
Tools
NetSuite, Oracle, SAP
AI focus
Assess risks related to AI infrastructure and provide audit coverage of associated technology and cybersecurity risks.
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