Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead operational audits and support SOX compliance. You will partner with leaders across finance, operations, supply chain, IT, and compliance to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

The role requires 9+ years in internal audit, with supervisory experience, and a CPA/CISA/CISM/CISSP preferred. Base pay targets $165k–$205k annually with a focus on risk management and strategic insight.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive internal audit experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CISA, CISM or CISSP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver operational audits and support SOX compliance.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and oversee end-to-end execution across functions.
• Draft executive audit reports and present findings to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with process owners and external auditors for walkthroughs and evidence.
• Manage third-party audit resources and co-source providers.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

About the Role:
The Internal Audit Manager is a key member of the Internal Audit function, responsible for leading and delivering operational audits, supporting SOXcompliance, and contributing to the enterprise risk assessment and management program.This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams and manages third-party audit resources as needed, to provideindependent, objective assurance and strategic insight that strengthens internal controls, improves operational efficiency, and supports sound risk managementacross the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Head of Internal Audit in conducting Enterprise RiskAssessment and Management, including risk identification, prioritization, and ongoing monitoring of the organization's risk profile.
• Contribute to risk dashboards, heat maps, and board-level reporting that communicate the organization's risk landscape and audit program status.
• Align the annual internal audit plan with enterprise risk priorities, ensuring coverage reflects the most significant areas of organizational exposure.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and oversee end-to-end execution across functions including finance, operations, supply chain, IT, and compliance - from scoping through reporting and remediation tracking
• Draft clear, executive-quality audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Assist the SOX program lead with testing and documentation of assigned controls, coordinating with process owners and external auditors on walkthroughs and evidence requests as needed.
• Manage third-party audit and co-source providers - overseeing scope, deliverables, timelines, and quality of work product.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and serve as a collaborative partner to leadership across the organization.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance audit planning, testing, and analysis, contributing to continuous improvement of the internal audit function.

What You Need:
We are looking for an experienced Technology Manager to join our Internal Audit team and take a leading role in managing and executing the company's IT audit initiatives. As a successful candidate, you will bring:

• 9+ years of progressive internal audit experience in either Big 4 public accounting, and/or in industry, including at least 3-5 years of supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CISA, CISM and/or CISSP certifications preferred
• Experience with SAP or Oracle
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory valuation, and cost accounting
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate cross-functionally, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated influencing skills including the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms and inspire transformational improvement in internal controls
• Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills
• A high level of energy and ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic business environments, with a demonstrated track record of excelling under pressure while maintaining an accountable, collaborative, positive environment.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $165,000 - $205,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.