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Head of SOX Internal Audit

Cerebras· Corporate
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Hybrid (Sunnyvale, CA), Hybrid (Remote (US))Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead and establish Cerebras' SOX compliance program and ultimately build the Internal Audit function. Serve as advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, financial reporting, cybersecurity controls, and operational risk. Develop a risk-based, scalable Internal Audit program aligned with IIA standards, overseeing SOX 404, ICFR, and enterprise risk assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the SOX compliance program.
  • Lead annual SOX risk assessments, scoping, materiality considerations, and control rationalization efforts.
  • Oversee documentation and maintenance of narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and process inventories.
  • Direct walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation validation, and management reporting.
  • Coordinate with Finance, IT, Legal, Security, Engineering, and business process owners to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
  • Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, control optimization, and reduction of manual testing.
  • Support management's SOX Sections 302 and 404 certification processes.
  • Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, charter, methodology, policies, and annual audit planning process.
  • Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
  • Present audit plans, audit results, risk assessments, and emerging risks to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, SOX compliance, Risk Advisory, or public accounting.
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing audit teams and enterprise-wide audit programs.
  • Deep knowledge of: SOX, COSO Framework, SEC reporting requirements, ICFR, Enterprise Risk Management, IIA Standards.
  • Experience building or transforming Internal Audit and SOX programs at public companies or IPO-stage organizations.
  • Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity risks, and technology-enabled business processes.
  • Experience presenting to Audit Committees, CFOs, CAOs, and Boards of Directors.

Skills

Required:SOX complianceICFR

Benefits

  • These are typically company benefits described in the broader job posting, but not enumerated in the provided text.
Last updated Aug 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Cerebras

Cerebras is the go-to platform for fast and effortless AI training. Learn more at cerebras.ai.

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