[Remote] Senior Manager, Internal Audit at Serve Robotics

United States

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$145,000 – $160,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Robotics, Technology, Autonomous DeliveryIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
  • 7 - 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, ideally within public technology, robotics, or hardware/software environments
  • Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST) and familiarity with cloud infrastructure and data privacy requirements

Responsibilities

  • Build and own Serve Robotics internal audit strategy and the implementation of a compliance framework that aligns with our high growth roadmap and evolving risk landscape
  • Lead Control Deficiency and Material Weakness Remediation efforts, driving root-cause analysis, corrective action planning, and timely closure of identified gaps across the control environment
  • Oversee SOX 404(b) readiness and compliance, including scoping, documentation, testing oversight, and coordination with cross-functional control owners
  • Manage the partnership with the external advisors, ensuring alignment on project timelines, deliverables, and quality of remediation and readiness work
  • Coordinate and support controls testing activities with PwC, serving as the primary liaison, ensuring requested workpapers are prepared such as control walkthroughs, audit test procedures and articles of evidence are collected, tested and issues are resolved promptly
  • Lead and execute risk based audits across engineering, IT, product development, manufacturing, financial operations, data governance, and field operations
  • Assess the reliability of in-scope systems supporting Financial Data Systems, AI, autonomy, robotics hardware, and cloud infrastructure
  • Support the VP of Security in the evaluation and optimization of controls related to data privacy, cybersecurity, safety, regulatory compliance, and third party risk
  • Present insights, findings, and recommendations to the Audit Committee and senior executives
  • Lead remediation plans and monitor closure of high impact control gaps
  • Implement and evolve audit analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring tools

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Internal AuditRisk ManagementCompliance FrameworkInternal ControlsCybersecurityAudit StrategySOX ComplianceIT AuditFinancial ReportingData Analytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Internal Audit position?

The salary range is $145K - $160K.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

The position is fully remote.

What key skills and experiences are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in building internal audit strategies, SOX 404(b) compliance, control deficiency remediation, risk-based auditing across engineering/IT/operations, and managing external audit partnerships.

What is the company culture like at Serve Robotics?

The team is agile, diverse, and driven, with a collaborative and respectful approach to solving complicated problems; they consist of tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design focused on real-world robotics solutions.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager role?

Strong candidates will have proven leadership in scaling internal audit functions, deep SOX compliance and remediation experience, ability to conduct risk-based audits in tech/engineering environments, and skills in partnering with executives and external auditors like PwC.

Serve Robotics

Autonomous delivery robots for food and retail

About Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics is changing the delivery industry with its self-driving robots that provide sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. Instead of using traditional vehicles, these lightweight, autonomous robots deliver small items like food and retail products, reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The company operates on a delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) model, allowing businesses in the food and retail sectors to subscribe and pay based on their delivery needs. Serve Robotics aims to lead in the autonomous delivery market by offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance customer experience.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$51.6MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Robotics & Automation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Rapid expansion may strain resources and operational capabilities.
Integration of Vebu could divert focus from core delivery services.
Over-reliance on partners like Uber and Nvidia poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Serve Robotics uses zero-emissions rovers for eco-friendly food delivery.
The company offers delivery-as-a-service with a subscription-based revenue model.
Serve Robotics integrates Vebu's Autocado for expanded automation solutions.

Upsides

Recent $80M funding supports expansion to 2,000 robots by end of 2025.
Acquisition of Vebu enhances automation offerings beyond delivery services.
Appointment of Anthony Armenta boosts AI and software capabilities.

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