Senior Manager, Internal Audit & SOX (Business Process) (Hiring Immediately)

Senior Manager, Internal Audit & SOX

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manager, Internal Audit & SOX to lead and evolve Joby's SOX program with a strong emphasis on business process controls, while partnering effectively with IT, Security, and Development teams. This role will manage SOX 404 activities end-to-end, drive remediation and continuous improvement, and serve as a key liaison to external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for day-to-day oversight of our co-source provider, ensuring high-quality execution, on-time delivery, and strong alignment with Joby's risk posture and operating model.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Company's SOX compliance program end-to-end, including annual planning, risk assessment, scoping, control design evaluation, walkthroughs, operative effective testing, deficiency evaluation, and reporting.
• Lead the design, documentation, and testing of business process controls.
• Manage and direct co-source provider and other consultants.
• Partner with process owners to implement practical control enhancements that improve effectiveness and reduce operational burden (automation, standardization, workflow approvals, monitoring controls).
• Coordinate with IT stakeholders to ensure appropriate coverage and testing of ITGCs, including driving timely remediation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors on control matters; manage timelines, requests, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and develop clear, supportable conclusions and remediation plans.
• Develop and deliver SOX training and enablement for control owners, including guidance on evidence expectations and sustainable control operation.
• Support internal audit activities and special projects, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with preparation of audit findings, recommendations and action plans to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department heads to identify and assess risks and controls in business processes.
• Mentor, coach and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in SOX or internal audit at public companies, auditor of public companies at a Big Four accounting firm, or a combination
• In-depth knowledge of SOX requirements, COSO framework and internal control principles
• Demonstrated experience leading SOX programs and partnering cross-functionally to deliver results
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and standards and adept at assessing complex processes to identify potential financial, operational and compliance risks warranting audit attention
• Working knowledge of ITGCs and how they impact automated controls, interfaces, and IT-dependent manual controls
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence and collaborate with partners at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

Desired qualifications include:

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification
• Experience with Dynamics 365 and / or NetSuite
• Experience with internally developed software and tools
• Familiarity with emerging AI governance standards
• Exposure to manufacturing operations, inventory/costing, and international entities.
• Prior experience scaling or optimizing a SOX program (automation, rationalization, control redesign).

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $120,000 - $165,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer