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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Head of Internal Audit

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Head of Internal Audit to direct the Company's internal audit function. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective risk management across the organization, while collaborating with senior leaders on identifying key enterprise risk areas.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead SOX Compliance and Controls: Oversee the design, implementation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Collaborate with finance, operations, and IT teams to ensure robust control environments and timely reporting to external auditors and regulators

Process Improvement and Innovation: Drive the adoption of audit technologies (e.g., data analytics, AI-driven tools) to enhance audit efficiency and coverage. Champion best practices for internal controls and risk mitigation to support business growth and operational resilience

Risk Assessment and Enterprise Risk Management: Develop and execute annual risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize financial, operational, compliance, and emerging risks. Integrate risk insights into the internal audit plan and provide recommendations to senior management

Audit Planning and Execution: Direct the creation and implementation of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program aligned with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, COSO framework, and NYSE corporate governance rules. Lead audits of key processes, including order to sales, cost accounting, procure to pay, treasury, tax, general accounting, and IT systems, ensuring audits are conducted efficiently and objectively

Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and manage a high-caliber internal audit team, including hiring, performance evaluation, and professional development. This role would also manage outsourced internal audit support

Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and present audit findings, risk reports, and other deliverables to executive leadership

Regulatory Compliance and Advisory: Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes (e.g., SEC rules, PCAOB standards) and ensure the internal audit function supports the Company's compliance obligations. Provide proactive guidance on internal control enhancements, fraud prevention, and crisis response

Qualification

SOX complianceInternal audit managementRisk assessmentCPACIAAudit software proficiencyAnalytical problem solvingStakeholder engagementProject managementTeam leadership