Sr. Internal Auditor - IT

Solidigm•San Jose, CA

1d•$87,840 - $137,300

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor plays a critical role in strengthening Solidigm's internal control environment by leading Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, operational audits, and compliance reviews across a complex global organization. This position partners closely with Finance, IT, Operations, Human Resources, Procurement, and business leadership to assess risks, evaluate internal controls, and drive continuous process improvement. The role is responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits, coordinating SOX compliance efforts, supporting external audit activities, and identifying opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness through automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and continuous monitoring solutions. The Senior Internal Auditor serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing insights that improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and mitigate business risks. This position requires strong technical audit expertise, project management capabilities, business process knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate complex risks and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
4-6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Management, or related fields.
Experience supporting SOX compliance programs within publicly traded multinational organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, COSO Framework, and audit methodologies.
Experience auditing ERP and enterprise business systems such as SAP, Ariba, Workday, ModuleN, and custom-developed applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause identification skills.
Proven project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build collaborative relationships across functions and levels.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CISA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification.
Big Four public accounting experience.
First-year SOX implementation experience.
Recent public company external audit experience.
Experience with data analytics, automation platforms, and continuous auditing techniques.
Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, or AI governance frameworks.
Experience supporting digital transformation, systems implementations, or business process redesign initiatives.
Semiconductor, manufacturing, technology, or high-growth public company experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business and process owners to maintain and update process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and supporting documentation.
Develop risk-based audit procedures, testing strategies, and annual SOX testing plans.
Perform design and operating effectiveness testing for key business and IT controls.
Assess control deficiencies, document findings, evaluate risk impact, and partner with stakeholders to develop corrective action plans.
Monitor remediation efforts and validate implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with professional standards.
Coordinate SOX planning, testing activities, walkthroughs, and evidence requests with external auditors.
Serve as a primary point of contact for audit inquiries and facilitate efficient communication between auditors and process owners.
Support annual financial statement audit activities and related compliance requirements.
Plan and execute operational, compliance, and risk-based audits across business functions.
Identify opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen controls, and mitigate operational risk.
Evaluate adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Develop audit reports that clearly articulate observations, risks, and actionable recommendations.
Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, system implementations, and technology-related risks.
Facilitate cross-functional discussions regarding IT control requirements and compliance expectations.
Assess control effectiveness across enterprise systems including SAP, Ariba, Workday, ModuleN, and internally developed applications.
Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, exceptions, and potential control weaknesses.
Drive initiatives that increase audit efficiency through automation, continuous monitoring, and intelligent controls testing.
Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance audit planning, testing, reporting, and operational activities.
Support the design, implementation, and governance of AI agents and emerging technology solutions within the Internal Audit function.
Identify opportunities to incorporate advanced analytics and machine learning techniques into audit methodologies.
Build strong partnerships with business leaders and process owners across the organization.
Lead multiple audit projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, timeliness, and stakeholder alignment.
Communicate audit results and risk assessments effectively to all levels of management.
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Internal Audit program and risk management framework.