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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals · 20 hours ago

Internal Audit & SOX Manager

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

6+ years exp

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company developing therapies for endocrine diseases. The Internal Audit & SOX Manager will oversee the management of the company's internal control over financial reporting and ensure compliance with IT general controls, playing a critical role in supporting the company's growth and risk mitigation efforts.

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Responsibilities

Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure a strong control environment is embedded in new systems, processes, and business initiatives, including international operations, with a particular focus on IT systems and applications

Assist in the annual SOX risk assessment and scoping process, with an emphasis on identifying and assessing IT-related risks and controls, ensuring alignment with evolving business risks and regulatory changes

Lead the development and continuous improvement of ITGC documentation, controls, and testing methodologies to support operational efficiency and compliance readiness

Execute ITGC testing, including testing of key reports and interfaces, and provide clear, concise documentation of results

Identify and evaluate deficiencies related to IT controls, provide recommendations for remediation, and track the progress of remediation efforts

Stay current on industry best practices, emerging IT risks (e.g., cybersecurity, data privacy), and regulatory developments to proactively adapt and evolve the compliance program

Foster a culture of accountability and controls awareness, particularly regarding IT risks, through training, communication, and engagement across all levels of the organization

Work closely with external service providers on ITGC audits, ensuring work is performed efficiently and timely

Contribute to ad-hoc reviews, process improvement projects, or other special projects as needed

Support the identification and implementation of opportunities to enhance audit effectiveness through technology, including the use of AI, automation, and data analytics to improve IT control testing precision, risk detection, and overall audit scalability

Qualification

Internal audit experienceIT general controls (ITGCs)Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) knowledgeBig 4 experienceCPA certificationCISA certificationRisk management experienceERP systemsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Systems) or equivalent

At least 8 years of internal audit, risk management, and IT audit experience, including Big 4 experience, alternatively 6 years of experience with a Master's will be considered

Active CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification

In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT), and PCAOB standards, with a strong understanding of their application to IT environments

Advanced understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Experience with ITGC audits, key reports testing, and flowcharting

Experience managing or overseeing IT-related SOX programs at a public company

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including IT leadership, finance teams, and external auditors

Preferred

Accounting knowledge

Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment

Experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Concur) and financial supporting applications, including understanding of system configurations, access controls, and interface controls

Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

International compliance oversight experience, particularly with IT-related regulations