Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Sciton; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / stock incentives

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Sciton, a Silicon Valley laser and energy tech leader, seeks a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to advance its SOX program. You will identify control gaps, test business-process and IT controls, and help embed strong internal control practices across Finance, IT, and Operations.

You will collaborate with process owners and support the company’s financial reporting objectives, with direct reporting to the Associate Director, Internal Controls.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of SOX, internal audit or risk assurance experience, ideally beginning at a Big 4 or national firm.

Responsibilities

• Update process flowcharts, narratives and risk/control matrices as processes change.
• Perform walkthroughs and test design/operating effectiveness for business-process controls, ITGCs and IT applications, including interim, rollforward and year-end testing.
• Build test scripts and setup the program in FloQast; train control owners on evidence standards and maintain testing schedule.
• Document testing in FloQast to meet external auditor requirements.

Skills

SOX control testing

ITGC testing

Documentation

Process ownership

Audit liaison

Job description

Position:Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Location:Palo Alto, CA

Job Id:605

# of Openings:1

Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today.

We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2026.

If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you.

Position Summary

Sciton is continuing to strengthen and expand its internal controls program. As the second member of the Internal Controls team, you will play an important role in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's SOX program. Your responsibilities will include identifying and remediating control gaps, testing business-process and IT controls, and helping establish effective internal control practices across the organization.

You will work directly with process owners across Finance, IT, and Operations, collaborating to strengthen processes, improve compliance, and support the company's operational and financial reporting objectives. Your work will provide meaningful visibility across the organization and contribute to the continued development of Sciton's internal control environment.

This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Internal Controls.

Key Responsibilities

SOX Program Support

• Update process flowcharts, narratives and risk and control matrices (RCMs) as processes change.
• Perform walkthroughs and test of design and operating effectiveness for business-process controls, ITGCs and IT application controls, including interim, rollforward and year-end testing.
• Build request lists and test scripts for each key control, and help set up the program in FloQast.
• Train control owners on what good evidence looks like, and follow up to keep testing on schedule.
• Document testing in FloQast to a standard our external auditors can rely on.

Remediation and Reporting

• Drive remediation of process gaps (such as procure-to-pay, hire-to-retire) with process owners, from redesign through evidence of operation.
• Drive ITGC remediation for SaaS applications such as Coupa and Rippling, covering user access reviews, provisioning and terminations, privileged access, and change management.
• Prepare status metrics for leadership and Audit Committee reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–4 years of SOX, internal audit or risk assurance experience, ideally starting at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.
• Hands‑on understanding of and testing both business‑process controls and ITGCs, including IT application controls, access and change management.
• Working knowledge of COSO, Sarbanes Oxley 404, and PCAOB standards for management testing and auditor reliance.
• Clear, concise documentation that holds up to external auditor review.
• The confidence to work with process owners at all levels, and the persistence to follow requests through.

Position Impact

This is a unique opportunity to help build and strengthen Sciton's SOX program while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth and development of the organization. Rather than simply maintaining an established program, you will have the opportunity to establish foundational processes, strengthen internal controls, and influence how the organization operates.

The role offers broad exposure to financial processes, business operations, and enterprise systems, providing opportunities to develop strong cross‑functional relationships and expand your knowledge of internal controls. As the company grows and the SOX program matures, your responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth will grow alongside it.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110K - $120K annually. In addition to a competitive market‑based salary, Sciton provides an opportunity to participate in equity/stock incentive programs, a profit‑sharing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching.

FULL‑TIME/PART‑TIME

Full-Time

POSITION

Senior Internal Controls Analyst

LOCATION

Palo Alto, CA (HQ)