Internal Audit & SOX, Lead Auditor

FormFactor Inc.•Livermore, CA

1d•$128,600 - $168,735

About The Position

The Internal Audit & SOX, Lead Auditor supports FormFactor’s global internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs. The role independently executes assigned audits, SOX control testing, and advisory reviews across financial, operational, compliance, and information technology processes. It partners with process owners to assess risk, evaluate internal-control design and effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and monitor corrective actions. The position offers interaction with business leaders, external auditors, and cross-functional teams in a global semiconductor manufacturing environment. The auditor plans and conducts audits, performs risk assessments and control testing, documents and reports findings, and supports remediation. The role also executes SOX compliance activities, participates in risk assessments and advisory projects, and collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to improve controls and support ethical conduct and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or 3 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Independently plan and execute financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits in accordance with the annual audit plan and professional auditing standards.
Perform risk assessments, process walkthroughs, interviews, control evaluations, and substantive testing procedures.
Analyze business processes and identify opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management practices.
Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit workpapers, findings, recommendations, and reports.
Communicate audit results and recommendations to management and assist in developing practical corrective action plans.
Monitor and validate remediation efforts to ensure identified deficiencies are appropriately addressed.
Execute SOX compliance activities, including documentation reviews, walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation follow-up.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key business-process controls, entity-level controls, and IT general controls (ITGCs).
Participate in annual SOX risk assessments and scoping activities.
Collaborate with process owners to maintain accurate process documentation, narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices.
Participate in external audit requirements and coordinate information requests related to internal controls and SOX compliance.
Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s control environment.
Participate in enterprise risk assessments and special projects designed to evaluate emerging business risks.
Provide risk and control consulting support for business initiatives, process changes, system implementations, and operational improvements.
Evaluate risks associated with new technologies, automation initiatives, manufacturing processes, and organizational changes.
Identify practical control solutions that balance risk mitigation with operational effectiveness.
Stay informed on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices impacting internal audit and compliance programs.
Build productive relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Human Resources, and other business functions.
Effectively communicate audit objectives, findings, recommendations, and project status to management.
Collaborate with external auditors to support audit coordination and reduce duplication of effort.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.