Director of Internal Controls at Saronic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

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
U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees) due to access to export-controlled information
Preferred
CPA, CIA, or CISA
Experience with ERP and financial systems
Familiarity with defense-industry compliance environments

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

COSOSOXinternal controlsrisk assessmentauditrisk managementproject managementgovernancecomplianceaccess managementdata integritychange management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with Saronic paying 100% of employee premiums for medical and 99% for dental/vision (80% for dependents), generous PTO and holidays, and paid parental leave.

What are the required qualifications for the Director of Internal Controls role?

Candidates need 10+ years in internal controls, audit, or risk management including Big 4 and high-growth public company experience, deep understanding of COSO and SOX, strong project management skills, and excellent communication skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Head of Internal Controls position?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience including Big 4 and public company backgrounds, expertise in COSO/SOX, project management prowess, and preferred certifications like CPA, CIA, or CISA plus ERP experience.

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$223.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.

Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.

Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.

Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.

Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.

Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.

AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

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