What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Manager position at Amtech?
Amtech Organization Summary
Founded in 1981, Amtech Systems is a trusted global supplier of essential semiconductor equipment and consumables serving various industries within the power semiconductor market, including mobile, computing, industrial, automotive, telecom, medical, and more. Our diversified product portfolio enables us to manufacture and sell our products worldwide, particularly in Asia, North America, and Europe, through our three verticals: substrate (for lapping and polishing), chip fabrication (for diffusion furnace) and packaging and SMT (for thermal processing). Our differentiator is the quality of our products and our customer service. We are a trusted supplier and provide our customers with high-quality solutions.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Office Manager, the Internal Audit Manager will be a highly skilled individual with a specialized focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and Information Technology (IT) controls. This pivot role is designed for a professional with a strong background in assessing and enhancing the control environment, particularly in relation to financial reporting and IT systems. The Internal Audit Manager will lead audit projects, ensure compliance with SOX regulations, evaluate IT controls, and support the organization’s risk management processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s control environment and contribute to is ongoing success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead and execute comprehensive internal audits, with a primary focus on SOX compliance and IT controls.
• Develop and implement audit plans to assess the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls over financial reporting, information systems, and related processes.
• Evaluate and test the design and operational effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, and other technology-related controls.
• Identify, assess, and document deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are implemented to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and business operations, to ensure comprehensive risk management and adherence to compliance and standards.
• Support successful execution of Company strategic projects ensuring risks are appropriately mitigated and all relevant compliance requirements are met.
• Support the Company’s compliance activities including Whistleblower and other relevant activities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on improving controls, processes, and compliance efforts.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks related to the Company’s industry, SOX and IT auditing.
• Mentor and develop junior audit staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and processional development.
• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to senior management and the audit committee, highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations.
Qualifications:
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6 years of progressive experience in auditing, accounting, finance, risk management, or compliance.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience
• Travel as needed (less than 20%)
Skills & Competencies:
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP), SEC financial reporting requirements. PCAOB and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, COSO framework, IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST), and auditing standards.
• Strong project management skills including time management, prioritization and ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills including being persuasive, encouraging, and motivating to team members
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and other enterprise technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change within the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Other duties may be assigned to support the overall business. Amtech Systems has the right to revise and update this job description at any time.