Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit-SAP

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior IT audit professional to lead SAP internal control activities within SOX governance. You will collaborate with IT and audit teams to ensure robust controls during SAP S/4 deployment and ongoing operations.

The role emphasizes expert SAP knowledge, ICFR/SOX methodology, and leadership of audit engagements, with potential travel across locations. Strong communication and governance skills are required.

Qualifications

• Requires strong SAP internal control experience and IT audit background.
• Experience with SOX, ICFR, and risk assessment in SAP environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SAP ECC/S/4 controls SME within SOX PMO and collaborate with GIS on automated controls and key reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors on SAP internal control environment and minimum control requirements.
• Lead IT audits including IT security, access controls, disaster recovery, and lab/physical security.
• Participate in SAP S/4 implementation ensuring control automation.
• Conduct RTSA for SAP S/4 to ensure SDLC controls are in place.
• Develop governance for AI SOX and audit tools adoption.
• Manage one or more direct reports and supervise ad hoc teams.

Skills

SAP ECC

SAP S/4

ICFR/SOX

IT audit concepts

GRC tools

AI SOX tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS

CPA / CIA / CISA preferred

Tools

GRC tools

IT security tools

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $144,000.00 - $198,000.00

Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Requires specialized expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Lead functional teams or projects.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject-matter expert on SAP ECC internal controls as part of the SOX PMO, partnering with the IT organization (GIS) on the design and implementation of automated controls (ITACs), key reports, and general IT controls (GITCs) across the SAP environment, including resolution of related control issues
• Liaise with the Company’s external auditors to align on the overall direction of the SAP internal control environment, including key risks and minimum control requirements
• Partner with the IT Audit function to lead IT audits, including but not limited to IT security, access controls, disaster recovery, and lab / physical security, along with application-specific internal control reviews
• Participate in the Company’s SAP S/4 implementation, with responsibility for ensuring the internal control environment is designed and optimized for control automation
• Engage in a real time system assessment (RTSA) of the SAP S/4 implementation to help ensure audit requirements and appropriate SDLC controls are in place and operating effectively
• Help risk-assess, adopt, and socialize AI SOX and audit tools and technologies, and develop and evangelize strong governance over their use
• Manage one or more direct reports in a people manager capacity, in addition to supervising ad hoc teams of other GIA resources to deliver engagements

This role combines deep, hands-on ownership of the SAP internal control environment with broader IT audit leadership, SAP S/4 implementation support, and people management responsibilities.

Functional Knowledge

• SAP ECC and SAP S/4 technical knowledge, including prior implementation, audit, IT business analyst, or IT support experience with SAP
• Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX methodology
• IT audit concepts and best known methods, and external audit methodology
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools and technology
• AI SOX and audit tools and technology

Business Expertise

• Working familiarity with accounting principles under U.S. GAAP
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus

Leadership

• Candidate must possess unquestionable integrity, act as a self-starter, and serve as a role model for the broader audit team
• Demonstrated ability to coach team members and help them progress in their careers
• Take ownership of key roles, programs, and deliverables
• Strong sense of team, with a willingness to help the broader team succeed even when it falls outside the scope of the individual’s own role

Problem Solving

• Exhibit strong business acumen and technical judgment to analyze and resolve complex control issues within a large, evolving SAP environment, including major systems transformation projects
• Apply sound judgment to emerging and often ambiguous risk areas, such as the adoption of artificial intelligence tools and technologies within the SOX and audit function, where established practices and precedent may not yet exist
• Transform vague or incomplete executive direction and convert it into a scoped, resourced, actionable plan

Impact

• Directly impact the integrity of the Company’s SAP-based internal control environment over financial reporting worldwide, including during the Company’s SAP S/4 implementation
• Drive the SOX / GIA - external audit relationship and outcomes through direct engagement

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate complex technical and control-related issues clearly and effectively to audiences ranging from IT and business stakeholders to executive leadership and the external audit team
• Demonstrate executive presence when presenting to and leading discussions with groups, with the ability to influence others and keep discussions focused on positive outcomes
• Operate effectively in a team environment, conducting oneself in an approachable and collaborative manner

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field, such as Accounting, Finance, or MIS/Information Systems, is required; a Master’s degree is a plus
• A certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is preferred
• Prior experience with a Big 4 accounting firm in external audit, risk advisory or technology risk is strongly preferred
• International / travel experience is a plus
• 10 - 15 years of professional experience in a relevant field, primarily IT audit or technology risk

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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