Job Description
Internal Controls Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Controls Manager to join our dynamic Finance & Accounting team. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. This position is in our Palo Alto, California office.
In this role, you will engage in the following:
- Lead the Company’s internal controls compliance and risk assessment efforts across key financial and operational processes ensuring public company readiness
- Update internal controls documentation, risk control matrix, and flowcharts, and evaluate controls on new systems or process changes
- Develop preventive and detective controls to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Design test plans, scoping, document control performance and results, execute remediation plans, and provide SOX recommendations to strengthen controls
- Assist with the review of third-party SOC 1 reports
- Collaborate with control owners, operational groups on process enhancements and partner with IT to evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs) and automate business process controls (ITACs)
- Educate stakeholders by providing guidance on best practices, risk and awareness on SOX compliance requirements
- Serve as the main point of contact on internal controls with external auditors and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the audit process
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and proactively prepare the Company for its future state as a public company
- Perform assigned projects or ad hoc duties as required
- 6+ years of SOX or internal audit experience, ideally with both public company environment and a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm
- Strong understanding of governance and internal control regulations including COSO
- Proven track record of designing, implementing and monitoring internal controls
- Strong project management skills and the ability to drive accountability in a cross-functional environment
- A can-do attitude and a drive for high performance with an exceptional work ethic
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
- CPA required
The salary range for this position is $130k - $170k. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Sciton provides an opportunity to participate in equity/stock incentive programs, a profit-sharing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(K) with matching.
About Sciton
Sciton is an industry leader and manufacturer of medical aesthetic lasers and light source technologies. With a vision to improve people's lives, our top-tier devices are built to order with integrity by pioneering, customer-focused, and results-driven individuals.
At the heart of it, innovation is a fundamental cornerstone of our culture. We strongly believe that new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time and embrace an open-door culture that welcomes and fosters individuals who are creative, driven, passionate, and willing to take the lead with us. Join us for an opportunity to grow and make an impact.
Life at Sciton
At Sciton, people matter. We are more than a company; we are a family, which is why we give all our employees:
- The support, recognition, and room to grow their careers within Sciton.
- Empowerment to develop their creative genius and encouragement to be lifelong learners.
- Incentives for creativity and innovation across the organization.
Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000 per year
