Internal Control Manager

IAC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Manager to own and enhance the internal controls framework, lead SOX compliance, and partner with Finance, Internal Audit, Risk, and Operations to strengthen governance. The role emphasizes proactive risk identification and practical control improvements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive governance, optimize processes, and ensure a robust control environment across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Internal Controls, SOX, Internal Audit, or Risk.
• Strong understanding of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Experience in complex multinational or publicly listed environments.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach to risk and control improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the internal controls framework across the business.
• Lead SOX compliance activities, including controls testing, documentation, and remediation.
• Identify control weaknesses and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Internal Audit, Risk, and Operations to strengthen the control environment.
• Support process improvement, automation, and business transformation initiatives.
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

SOX compliance

COSO framework

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Audit coordination

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Internal Controls Manager to join a dynamic and growing international business based in San Francisco.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, driving improvements, and making a genuine impact on the effectiveness of a business's internal control environment.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key internal controls activities, helping to strengthen governance, improve processes, and ensure a robust and effective controls framework across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the internal controls framework across the business.
• Lead SOX compliance activities, including controls testing, documentation, and remediation.
• Identify control weaknesses and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement practical improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Internal Audit, Risk, and Operations to strengthen the control environment.
• Support process improvement, automation, and business transformation initiatives.
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior management.

Experience requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in Internal Controls, SOX, Internal Audit, or Risk.
• Strong understanding of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Experience working in a complex, multinational, or publicly listed environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach to identifying risks and improving controls.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA qualifications would be advantageous.