Job Description
About the position
The Manager of Internal Controls and Compliance plays a critical role in leading the development, execution, and continuous improvement of AMD’s internal controls program. This position ensures compliance with SOX requirements and PCAOB standards for the assigned end-to-end SOX process areas while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, internal control process owners, and auditors. This position presents an opportunity to shape scalable, technology-enable control solutions and play a meaningful role in supporting a fast-growing global semiconductor organization.
- Responsibilities
- Responsible for assigned SOX process areas and collaborate with business owners and auditors to ensure efficient and effective compliance with SOX requirements, including design, documentation and operating effectiveness of internal controls
- Perform in annual SOX planning activities, including risk assessment, scoping, financial statement mapping, control rationalization, gap analysis, and identification of key controls and reports.
- Maintain and execute the SOX testing calendar, coordinating closely with process owners, IT teams, internal audit and external auditors to meet all deadlines
- Serve as trusted advisor to process owners on control design and implementation of effective internal controls, emphasizing automation opportunities and scalability
- Partner with IT and business teams on system implementations and enhancements to ensure SOX requirements are embedded in design, SDLC and change management processes
- Drive adoption and optimization of SOX enablement tools, including standardization, roll-forward efficiency and evidence quality, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the controls program
- Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, driving timely issue resolution and efficient audit execution
- Lead analysis, documentation and evaluation of control deficiencies, including root cause analysis, remediation planning and PCAOB-aligned severity assessments
- Prepare clear, concise program updates for senior management and contribute to materials for the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
- Educate and influence stakeholders across the organization on SOX expectations, documentation standards and control ownership, fostering a strong controls culture
- Requirements
- Proven experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, and/or external audit for U.S. public companies
- Prior Big 4 or equivalent accounting experience
- Experience executing audits of large, global, technology-driven environments (semiconductor, hardware, or complex manufacturing a plus)
- Strong aptitude for information technology and digital tools to enhance internal controls over financial reporting
- In-depth understanding of U.S. PCAOB standards and COSO framework.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, exercise professional judgment, and influence cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in audit software and tools (e.g., SAP, Workiva, or similar) and data-driven process improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- CPA certification required (or equivalent).
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