Director of SOX

Job Details:

Job Description:

Altera is seeking a Director of SOX to build and lead our Sarbanes-Oxley program and establish a scalable internal control framework to support the company’s next stage of growth. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with Finance, IT, business leaders, external auditors, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead Altera’s SOX 404 program, including governance, scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, remediation, and reporting.

• Establish a scalable internal control framework aligned with COSO and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Lead process and control assessments across key areas including revenue, procurement, inventory, financial close, tax, treasury, and equity.

• Partner with IT and Security to establish effective ITGCs and controls over key systems, reports, spreadsheets, and third-party service providers.

• Develop and oversee the annual SOX testing program and manage internal resources and co-source partners.

• Evaluate control deficiencies and drive timely remediation and audit readiness.

• Serve as the primary Finance liaison with external auditors on SOX and internal control matters.

• Provide regular SOX status and issue reporting to senior management and other key stakeholders.

• Build and lead a high-performing SOX team and promote strong control ownership across the organization.

• Advise on internal control implications of new systems, business processes, acquisitions, and accounting policies.

Salary Range 

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.  

$166.9K - $238.0K USD 

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or public accounting.

• Strong knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, PCAOB requirements, and public-company internal controls.

• Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming a SOX program.

• 7+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams and co-source providers.

• Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Big 4 public accounting experience.

• IPO, pre-IPO, carve-out, or newly public company experience.

• Semiconductor, hardware, or manufacturing industry experience.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion and GRC platforms such as AuditBoard or Workiva.

• Understanding of revenue, supply chain, inventory, and cost accounting processes.

Job Type: Regular

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.