Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of experience in audit (internal and external), with exposure to both business process and IT/SOX environments Deep knowledge of SOX 404, ICFR, and the COSO internal controls framework Experience leading SOX efforts for process areas including Revenue, Fixed Assets and Procure-to-Pay
- 2+ years of experience managing a team, including leading and developing staff, prioritizing multiple projects, managing deadlines, and delivering high-quality results Working knowledge of U.S.
- GAAP and accounting procedures, with foundational IT knowledge and the ability to bridge business process and IT controls Strong communication skills; able to explain the nuances and importance of compliance to various stakeholders and produce clear, concise documentation
About this role
The Internal Audit Manage will play a key role in the continued execution and enhancement of Oklo’s SOX compliance program and internal control environment to support of accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Internal Controls: Plan and develop audit scope and actively participate in project execution for complex audit-related assessments, including SOX (Business and IT), operational audits, and IT audits (e.g., system implementations, automations) with a robust understanding of business risks and how both business and IT General Controls (ITGC) address them.
- Evaluate and design key controls (manual and automated) for financial reporting; identify gaps and implement remediation plans to address control deficiencies.
- Perform SOX testing to identify control design and operating issues and track issues through to remediation.
- Design and implement internal controls to properly mitigate risks associated with new entities and business processes (e.g., revenue), acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives to support company’s continued growth.
- Support ongoing SOX compliance and system implementations by ensuring business, IT, and automated controls are appropriately designed and implemented.
- Provide guidance to control owners on designing and implementing effective controls, while monitoring and driving timely remediation of control deficiencies.
- Support the ongoing development and enhancement of the company’s enterprise risk assessment process.
- Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to improve audit execution, increase efficiency, and deliver deeper business insights into process improvement and remediation recommendations.
- Stay current on emerging AI technologies and identify practical opportunities to enhance internal audit processes and capabilities Project Management: Assist with managing internal audit activities, including planning, execution, and reporting—and coordinate with internal auditors, external auditors, and government agencies to ensure audits are conducted in a timely and efficient manner.
- Perform data analytics, including collection and analysis of data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
Preferred qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA Experience with system implementations, change management, and understanding of automated and IT dependent controls Experience in managing a co-source provider, prioritizing multiple projects, managing deadlines, and delivering high-quality results Experience at a fast-growth startup, IPO, or de-SPAC, commercializing First of a Kind (FOAK) technologies from an investor perspective.
- Operational or compliance audit experience Competencies We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager that is: Experienced in SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, risk assessments, audit execution, and relevant professional standards, including COSO and IIA Standards Skilled at evaluating business processes, identifying control gaps, and developing practical, risk-based recommendations Strong cross-functional collaborator and clear written and verbal communicator Passionate about clean energy Willing to think differently and do things in new ways Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before Who you are: A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
- You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
- If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us!
- There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
- Motivated: You are self-motivated.
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