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
UnknownVisa
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

COSO
SOX
internal controls
risk assessment
audit
risk management
project management
governance
compliance
access management
data integrity
change management

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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