Director of Internal Controls

Saronic•Austin, TX

63d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Head of Internal Controls to design, implement, and lead a scalable internal control framework across the company. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a builder, who will establish governance over financial, operational, and compliance processes as Saronic scales. You'll be the founding member of the Internal Controls function - setting the tone for risk management, compliance, and audit readiness, while partnering closely with leadership across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal.

Requirements

10+ years in internal controls, audit, or risk management, including experience at both a Big 4 firm and a high-growth public company.
Deep understanding of governance and internal controls regulations, including COSO and SOX
Strong project management skills and the ability to drive accountability in a cross-functional environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, internal teams and external stakeholders
Proven track record of designing, implementing and monitoring scalable internal controls across financial systems

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred
Experience with ERP and financial systems
Familiarity with defense-industry compliance environments

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework (under COSO framework), including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation.
Develop policies, processes, and control documentation across key financial and operational workflows
Support IT, Engineering and Product teams with control implementation and documentation around access management, data integrity, and system change management.
Partner cross-functionally to develop and strengthen appropriate entity-level controls, business process controls, incident reporting frameworks, and reporting structures
Serve as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, risk management, and compliance trade-offs.
Build-out and lead a future team of internal controls and compliance professionals

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office