Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Job Summary: 

We are seeking an experienced Manager (DOE) of Internal Audit to support our Audit team. This position will manage a wide range of audits including the SOX 404 compliance process, operational reviews, compliance audits, and other special projects as required.  As such, we are seeking those with a broad experience in SOX, Operations, Compliance, IT Controls, Financial auditing, and Data Analytics.  In managing these projects, you will perform and review the work of internal auditors and/or consultants.  Successful individuals must be a self-starter, hands-on, and lead various complex financial, auditing and analytical projects.  This is a high visibility opportunity where you will have exposure to many areas of our business.  This position reports to the Head of Internal Audit.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure all aspects of SOX 404 compliance process are on schedule including planning, scoping, risk assessment, and control rationalization activities to support an efficient and quality audit process.
• Ensure all SOX related documentation including process narrative, flowcharts, risk control matrix, control activity and testing script and work papers are accurate and logically organized.
• Perform deficiency assessments and evaluate the magnitude of each control deficiency; discuss findings with Management and make recommendations for corrective actions implementation.
• Act as a liaison between company personnel and the external auditor to improve the efficiency of audits.
• Perform planning for internal audit projects (budget, resources, planning, execution, reporting) as well as developing tailored audit procedures, programs, schedules, priorities for achieving audit objectives.
• Perform various types of audit engagements including operational, compliance, advisory, or special projects.
• Devise approaches to test process efficiency; apply prior functional/business experience to audit work; identify and disseminate best practices; use computer-based tools; quantify opportunities for business improvements.
• Provide and present verbal and written reports and audit results to customers and recommends corrective actions or best practices for improvement.
• Tracks, monitors, and validates completion of audit observations.
• Identify issues and recommend sound business solutions; perform complex data analyses.
• Other special projects as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, and audit practice or related consulting.
• Direct experience in applying the concept of risk-based auditing in operational, financial and compliance audits.  This includes all aspects of conducting the audit from the initial planning stage to analyzing related risks and controls, developing comprehensive risk-based audit programs, executing audits in accordance with accepted standards and plans, identifying efficiency improvements, presenting actionable recommendations to management, and preparing audit reports.
• Excellent project management skills – including administrative (e.g., managing tasks, resources, budgets, timelines), and ability to collaborate successfully with others on a cross-functional basis.
• Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP principles, IIA standards, and COSO framework.
• Proven history of having worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions
• Experience with anti-fraud controls and investigation.
• Excellent communication skills – especially writing, speaking, and listening.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead several projects
• Excellent analytical and data-mining skills
• Strong understanding of computer controls including segregation of duties.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System S Auditor (CISA) or other relevant certification required.

Preferred Experience:

• Accounting firm experience
• IT computer controls
• Experience SAP and Audit Board SOX tool

Career Growth Philosophy:

At Semtech, we seek innovation and leadership from each member of our team.  Our goal is to ensure that our talented professionals are equipped with support, resources, and the opportunity to excel. The career development program is an important part of our recruiting strategy. Our pay-for-performance philosophy provides recognition and prestige coupled with a competitive compensation package.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subjected to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $91,000 - $143,000.  There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.