Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit
About The Position
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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Working familiarity with accounting principles under U.S. GAAP
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field, such as Accounting, Finance, or MIS/Information Systems, is required
- 10 - 15 years of professional experience in a relevant field, primarily IT audit or technology risk
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus
- 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
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
Benefits
- supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
- comprehensive benefits package
- participation in a bonus and a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
