SOX & Internal Controls Manager — Automation & Compliance

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD, located in Austin, TX, seeks a Manager of Internal Controls and Compliance to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of AMD’s internal controls program. The role ensures SOX and PCAOB compliance for end-to-end processes and partners with IT, process owners, and auditors to scale control solutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive external audit and/or internal controls experience, including Big 4 exposure, and hands-on ownership of SOX programs for large public tech

Qualifications

• Experience in SOX compliance and internal controls for U.S. public companies.
• Big 4 or equivalent public accounting experience.
• Experience auditing large, tech-driven environments (semiconductor, hardware a plus).
• Knowledge of COSO framework and PCAOB standards.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and influence cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned SOX process areas and collaborate with business owners and auditors to ensure efficient and effective compliance with SOX requirements, including design, documentation and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Perform in annual SOX planning activities, including risk assessment, scoping, financial statement mapping, control rationalization, gap analysis, and identification of key controls and reports.
• Maintain and execute the SOX testing calendar, coordinating closely with process owners, IT teams, internal audit and external auditors to meet all deadlines
• Serve as trusted advisor to process owners on control design and implementation of effective internal controls, emphasizing automation opportunities and scalability
• Partner with IT and business teams on system implementations and enhancements to ensure SOX requirements are embedded in design, SDLC and change management processes
• Drive adoption and optimization of SOX enablement tools, including standardization, roll‑forward efficiency and evidence quality, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the controls program
• Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, driving timely issue resolution and efficient audit execution
• Lead analysis, documentation and evaluation of control deficiencies, including root cause analysis, remediation planning and PCAOB‑aligned severity assessments
• Prepare clear, concise program updates for senior management and contribute to materials for the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
• Educate and influence stakeholders across the organization on SOX expectations, documentation standards and control ownership, fostering a strong controls culture

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Auditing

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Workiva

Job description

AMD, located in Austin, TX, seeks a Manager of Internal Controls and Compliance to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of AMD’s internal controls program. The role ensures SOX and PCAOB compliance for end-to-end processes and partners with IT, process owners, and auditors to scale control solutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive external audit and/or internal controls experience, including Big 4 exposure, and hands-on ownership of SOX programs for large public tech