Director, Internal Audit - SOX Compliance at Illumina, Inc. in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Incredible opportunity to join Illumina's Internal Audit team! Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the Director, Internal Audit - SOX Compliance is a key leader responsible for partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and external auditors to ensure Illumina's compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act and support the company's commitment to quality Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). This is a high-visibility and high impact role that has full responsibility for delivery of the organization's SOX Compliance program. Additionally, this role will be responsible for partnering with the Operational Audit and IT Audit teams in developing and executing advisory projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in the planning and execution of Illumina's SOX Compliance program, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of SOX testing to meet the company's financial reporting obligations


• Perform end-to-end planning including deriving the appropriate level of objectives and scope, estimating budget, and scheduling and assigning team members for the successful delivery of SOX cycles


• Collaborate with business/IT stakeholders to provide valuable insights that strengthen the control environment


• Oversee relationship with external auditors to ensure alignment of SOX planning/scoping, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluations


• Manage third party co-sourced arrangements related to the delivery of the SOX program, including evaluating, engaging, and reviewing work output prior to hand off to external auditors


• Escalate potentially significant risks to VP, Internal Audit & ERM, and other Senior Leaders in the organization


• Present updates related to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting at quarterly Disclosure Committee meetings


• Drive efficiencies in the SOX Compliance program on a continuous basis including driving controls rationalization and transformation towards automated SOX testing


• Act as a risks and controls Subject Matter Expert on complex SOX issues


• Provide Advisory support and recommendations for the management of risk on new business processes, systems implementations, as well as improvements in existing processes


• Manage, develop, and motivate a dynamic team by providing opportunities for professional growth


• Lead the creation of metrics and measurements to monitor the effectiveness of internal controls


• Provide ongoing training across the organization related to the company's internal control landscape to promote risk awareness, ownership, and accountability


• Lead and/or support strategic initiatives within Internal Audit and the broader Finance organization

Requirements:

• Audit professional with typically 18 years of experience including leading SOX compliance teams at mature public companies and building SOX compliance programs at pre-IPO and newer companies


• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering an environment of excellence and collaboration


• In-depth knowledge of SOX procedures including performing SOX walkthroughs and process documentation, key control identification, test plan preparation, process control testing and review


• Highest standards of ethics and integrity


• Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines through effective organization and planning


• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering an environment of excellence and collaboration


• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, with demonstrated capacity to effectively and confidently discuss potential risks, audit findings and/or control gaps with senior management and develop business-focused recommendations to strengthen controls


• Ability to build effective cross functional relationships at all levels to stay aligned with changes and broader business issues within the company


• High degree of attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills


• Deep understanding of IIA Professional Practices Framework Standards, SOX testing methodologies, COSO framework, IT General Controls, and PCAOB standards


• Ability to work productively in a team environment as well as independently


• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced culture, changes in the environment and shifts in priorities


• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems preferred


• Experience working in technology or pharmaceutical industry preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting required


• CPA designation required; additional CIA and/or CISA designation a plus

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