Director of Internal Controls

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
About the Role Saronic Technologies is seeking a Head of Internal Controls to design, implement, and lead a scalable internal control framework across the company. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a builder, who will establish governance over financial, operational, and compliance processes as Saronic scales.   You’ll be the founding member of the Internal Controls function — setting the tone for risk management, compliance, and audit readiness, while partnering closely with leadership across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework (under COSO framework), including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation.
• Develop policies, processes, and control documentation across key financial and operational workflows
• Support IT, Engineering and Product teams with control implementation and documentation around access management, data integrity, and system change management.
• Partner cross-functionally to develop and strengthen appropriate entity-level controls, business process controls, incident reporting frameworks, and reporting structures
• Serve as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, risk management, and compliance trade-offs.
• Build-out and lead a future team of internal controls and compliance professionals

Qualifications:

• Required:
• 10+ years in internal controls, audit, or risk management, including experience at both a Big 4 firm and a high-growth public company.
• Deep understanding of governance and internal controls regulations, including COSO and SOX
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive accountability in a cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proven track record of designing, implementing and monitoring scalable internal controls across financial systems
• Preferred:
• CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP and financial systems
• Familiarity with defense-industry compliance environments

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

Benefits:Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of servicesSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependentsDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision careSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependentsTime Off: Generous PTO and HolidaysParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parentsCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonusesRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matchStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s successLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coveragePet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helplineAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
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