Manager - Internal Control (SOX)

Location: Hybrid, Fremont, California, USA

Salary: Annual target total cash compensation of $155,000–$165,000, including base salary and target commission; equity may also be available.

Company

hirify.global develops clean energy technology combining structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale solar power plants.

What you will do

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of internal controls professionals, including goal setting, work allocation, quality review, feedback, and career development.
• Lead SOX risk assessments, annual planning, scoping, readiness activities, and ongoing program maturity across assigned business processes.
• Guide process walkthroughs, tests of design, tests of operating effectiveness, workpaper reviews, and SOX documentation.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Legal, process owners, and auditors to assess risks, design controls, and support financial reporting requirements.
• Evaluate audit findings and control deficiencies, develop and track remediation plans, and escalate significant risks, delays, or resource needs.
• Maintain control practices in line with changes in business processes, systems, risks, SOX, PCAOB, COSO, U.S. GAAP, and public-company reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 8 years of related experience in accounting, external or internal audit, SOX, or internal controls, preferably across public accounting and corporate environments.
• Direct experience managing or formally leading employees, including assigning work, coaching, providing feedback, and supporting performance and development.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404, COSO and other internal control frameworks, PCAOB audit requirements, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience assessing business process risks, designing or evaluating controls, leading walkthroughs and control testing, documenting results, and driving remediation.
• Ability to analyze complex or incomplete information, exercise sound judgment, and interpret requirements to recommend appropriate procedures and actions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical control matters and gain cooperation from cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize team work, manage multiple timelines, and deliver against recurring plans.

Nice to have

• CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting a public company’s SOX program through growth, system implementation, acquisition, or process transformation.
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting across finance, accounting, IT, or operational processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment in Fremont, California.
• Health care, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Company-paid holidays and unlimited paid time off.
• Discretionary bonuses, life and disability protection, and potential stock compensation for eligible positions.