Internal Audit Manager

Solidigm; California (MO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

RCU

Cash bonus

401(k) match

Job summary

Solidigm seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead SOX controls design, testing, and remediation across key business processes. You will partner with finance, operations, IT and external auditors to ensure effective controls and timely audits.

The role emphasizes data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement to scale a growing public technology company while maintaining high audit standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA certification required.
• 7+ years in public accounting, internal audit, or SOX/compliance.
• Experience leading SOX readiness or compliance in public or pre-public companies.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, PCAOB, COSO, and risk management.
• Experience designing, testing controls across OTC, PTP, Inventory, Cost, and Close processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, assessment, and testing of SOX controls.
• Develop and manage the annual SOX compliance plan.
• Perform scoping and materiality assessments for accounts and risks.
• Collaborate with process owners to maintain process documentation and control matrices.
• Coordinate with external auditors for walkthroughs and testing.
• Identify gaps, perform root-cause analysis, and drive remediation.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance audit quality.
• Provide oversight on complex testing activities as needed.

Skills

CPA certification

Public accounting

SOX compliance

Risk management

Project management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading key elements of the company's Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program, strengthening internal controls, and supporting a scalable governance framework for a growing public technology company. This role partners closely with business leaders, control owners, external auditors, and executive stakeholders to assess risk, evaluate control effectiveness, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public company auditing, SOX implementation, and business process controls, coupled with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to leverage data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, assessment, and testing of SOX controls across key business processes.
• Partner with Internal Audit leadership to develop, manage, and execute the annual SOX compliance plan, ensuring timely completion of all program milestones.
• Perform SOX scoping and materiality assessments to identify significant accounts, key risks, and critical controls through both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Collaborate with business process owners to maintain and enhance process documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, risk assessments, and control matrices.
• Design testing approaches, execute control testing, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across the organization.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support walkthroughs, testing activities, evidence requests, and overall audit execution.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and process gaps, perform root cause analysis, and partner with management to develop and monitor remediation plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen controls, and support organizational scalability and operational excellence.
• Drive ongoing enhancements to the SOX program through standardization, automation, continuous monitoring, and innovative audit methodologies.
• Leverage data analytics, AI‑enabled tools, and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, efficiency, and insight generation.
• Review audit workpapers and testing documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Depending on business needs, independently execute complex testing activities while providing oversight and quality assurance for team members and external resources.
• Support operational, compliance, and special project audits as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Active CPA certification required.
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, or a combination of related experience.
• Experience leading SOX readiness, implementation, or compliance programs within public or pre-public companies.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, PCAOB auditing standards, COSO framework, and risk management principles.
• Experience designing, assessing, and testing controls across key business processes, including: Order-to-Cash (OTC)Procure-to-Pay (PTP)Inventory ManagementCost AccountingFinancial Close and Reporting
• Demonstrated project management experience leading complex audit or compliance initiatives from planning through execution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high‑quality results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to effectively partner across Finance, Operations, HR, IT, and other functional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Experience leading or managing an enterprise SOX program within a public company environment.
• Experience in the semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology industry.
• First‑year SOX implementation or public company readiness experience.
• Experience conducting operational audits, compliance audits, and enterprise risk assessments.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, automation tools, continuous monitoring solutions, or AI technologies within audit and compliance functions.
• Additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional credentials.
• Experience implementing innovative audit methodologies, intelligent automation, or AI‑enabled audit processes.

This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.

The compensation range for this role is $101,040 - $161,700. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.