Senior Auditor - Finance and Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Auditor - Finance and Operations (Finance/AI): Managing SOX testing and advisory work across financial and operational processes with an accent on building a public-company-ready internal controls environment. Focus on executing control design/effectiveness testing, identifying deficiencies, and partnering with leadership for remediation.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in San Jose or San Francisco (presence required in office 4 days per week)

Salary: $184K – $245K

Company

Lambda is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure providing compute power to AI researchers and enterprises.

What you will do

• Plan, execute, and document SOX walkthroughs and control design/operating effectiveness testing across financial and operational areas.
• Maintain ICFR/SOX 404 documentation, including COSO framework mapping, narratives, flowcharts, and risk matrices.
• Identify control deficiencies and partner with Finance and business leadership to design and validate effective remediation.
• Execute internal audit and advisory projects on operational risk areas, such as revenue/billing reconciliation and SLA controls.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison with Finance and Procurement and support external auditors during SOX testing.
• Prepare workpapers and findings summaries for the Head of Internal Audit and Audit Committee reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance.
• Experience equivalent to Manager level at a Big Four accounting firm or comparable seniority in industry.
• Deep working knowledge of COSO framework, ICFR, and internal audit methodology.
• CPA or CIA certification strongly preferred.
• Must be based in or be able to work from San Jose or San Francisco offices 4 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with usage-based or subscription revenue models (ASC 606).
• Prior experience in fast-growth or pre-IPO organizations scaling SOX programs.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Python.
• Experience with audit management tools like AuditBoard, Archer, or Workiva.
• Exposure to data center or cloud infrastructure business models.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash and equity compensation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401k Plan with 2% company match for USA employees.
• Flexible paid time off plan.
• Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.