Head of SOX Internal Audit

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Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.

Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/ with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of SOX & Internal Audit will establish and lead the Company's SOX compliance program and eventually progress towards establishing the Internal Audit function. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, providing independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, financial reporting processes, cybersecurity controls, and operational risk management.

The successful candidate will build a scalable, risk-based Internal Audit program aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and will oversee SOX Section 404 compliance, internal control testing, deficiency remediation, and enterprise risk assessments. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to partner effectively across Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Security, and executive management. This role aligns with Cerebras' roadmap to create clear separation between Controllership and Independent Testing and to support ongoing compliance as a public company.

Key Responsibilities

SOX & Internal Audit Program Leadership

• Own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the SOX compliance program.
• Lead annual SOX risk assessments, scoping, materiality considerations, and control rationalization efforts.
• Oversee documentation and maintenance of narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and process inventories.
• Direct walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation validation, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance, IT, Legal, Security, Engineering, and business process owners to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, control optimization, and reduction of manual testing.
• Support management's SOX Sections 302 and 404 certification processes.
• Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, charter, methodology, policies, and annual audit planning process.
• Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, tec

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Internal Audit function, charter, policies, and reporting structure.

• Complete enterprise risk assessment and risk-based audit plan.

Leadership Competencies

• Executive presence and board-level communication skills.
• Independent judgment and professional skepticism.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Ability to influence across highly technical and cross-functional organizations.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to integrity, objectivity, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

• Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
• Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
• Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
• Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
• Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here https://www.cerebras.ai/join-us!

Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

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