Head of SOX & Internal Audit (AI)

Location: Headquarters/Sunnyvale Office; Remote (US). Hybrid role.

Company

hirify.global Systems develops large-scale AI chip architecture and AI computing systems for model labs, enterprises, and AI-native startups.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and operate the SOX compliance program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation validation.
• Establish and lead a risk-based Internal Audit function aligned with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Develop audit plans covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Assess risks across AI infrastructure, data centers, supply chain, manufacturing, inventory management, cybersecurity, export controls, and global operations.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Legal, Security, Engineering, Operations, external auditors, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee.
• Build and manage the Internal Audit organization, methodologies, quality assurance processes, reporting frameworks, and audit automation capabilities.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or an equivalent professional certification.
• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, hardware, manufacturing, cloud infrastructure, AI, or technology industries.
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP environments.
• Experience implementing data analytics and audit automation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on an AI platform designed to go beyond GPU constraints.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and open-source model releases.
• Work with one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
• Startup vitality combined with job stability and a simple, non-corporate culture.
• Focus on continuous learning, growth, inclusion, and individual respect.