Head of SOX Internal Audit

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

About The Role

The Head of SOX & Internal Audit will establish and lead the Company's SOX compliance program and eventually progress towards establishing the Internal Audit function. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, providing independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, financial reporting processes, cybersecurity controls, and operational risk management.

The successful candidate will build a scalable, risk-based Internal Audit program aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and will oversee SOX Section 404 compliance, internal control testing, deficiency remediation, and enterprise risk assessments. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to partner effectively across Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Security, and executive management. This role aligns with Cerebras' roadmap to create clear separation between Controllership and Independent Testing and to support ongoing compliance as a public company.

Key Responsibilities

SOX & Internal Audit Program Leadership

Own the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the SOX compliance program.

Lead annual SOX risk assessments, scoping, materiality considerations, and control rationalization efforts.

Oversee documentation and maintenance of narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and process inventories.

Direct walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation validation, and management reporting.

Coordinate with Finance, IT, Legal, Security, Engineering, and business process owners to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.

Drive continuous improvement through automation, control optimization, and reduction of manual testing.

Support management's SOX Sections 302 and 404 certification processes.

Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, charter, methodology, policies, and annual audit planning process.

Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.

Present audit plans, audit results, risk assessments, and emerging risks to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Assist leadership in strengthening enterprise risk management and governance processes.

Evaluate entity-level controls and the overall control environment.

Support fraud risk assessments and development of monitoring programs.

Assess risks associated with rapidly scaling AI infrastructure, data centers, supply chain operations, manufacturing, inventory management, cybersecurity, export controls, and global operations.

Review regulatory compliance programs and provide independent assurance over key compliance obligations.

Partner with Legal and Compliance functions regarding investigations, whistleblower matters, and governance initiatives.