About the RoleSaronic Technologies is seeking a Head of Internal Controls to design, implement, and lead a scalable internal control framework across the company. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a builder, who will establish governance over financial, operational, and compliance processes as Saronic scales.
You'll be the founding member of the Internal Controls function - setting the tone for risk management, compliance, and audit readiness, while partnering closely with leadership across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal.
Responsibilities: - Establish and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework (under COSO framework), including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation.
- Develop policies, processes, and control documentation across key financial and operational workflows
- Support IT, Engineering and Product teams with control implementation and documentation around access management, data integrity, and system change management.
- Partner cross-functionally to develop and strengthen appropriate entity-level controls, business process controls, incident reporting frameworks, and reporting structures
- Serve as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, risk management, and compliance trade-offs.
- Build-out and lead a future team of internal controls and compliance professionals
Qualifications: Required:- 10+ years in internal controls, audit, or risk management, including experience at both a Big 4 firm and a high-growth public company.
- Deep understanding of governance and internal controls regulations, including COSO and SOX
- Strong project management skills and the ability to drive accountability in a cross-functional environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, internal teams and external stakeholders
- Proven track record of designing, implementing and monitoring scalable internal controls across financial systems
Preferred:- CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred
- Experience with ERP and financial systems
- Familiarity with defense-industry compliance environments
Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
Benefits:- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person": (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
