Director of Internal Controls

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. ABOUT THE ROLE Saronic Technologies is seeking a Head of Internal Controls to design, implement, and lead a scalable internal control framework across the company. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a builder, who will establish governance over financial, operational, and compliance processes as Saronic scales. You’ll be the founding member of the Internal Controls function — setting the tone for risk management, compliance, and audit readiness, while partnering closely with leadership across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Establish and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework (under COSO framework), including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation. - Develop policies, processes, and control documentation across key financial and operational workflows - Support IT, Engineering and Product teams with control implementation and documentation around access management, data integrity, and system change management. - Partner cross-functionally to develop and strengthen appropriate entity-level controls, business process controls, incident reporting frameworks, and reporting structures - Serve as the trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, risk management, and compliance trade-offs. - Build-out and lead a future team of internal controls and compliance professionals QUALIFICATIONS: Required: - 10+ years in internal controls, audit, or risk management, including experience at both a Big 4 firm and a high-growth public company. - Deep understanding of governance and internal controls regulations, including COSO and SOX - Strong project management skills and the ability to drive accountability in a cross-functional environment - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, internal teams and external stakeholders - Proven track record of designing, implementing and monitoring scalable internal controls across financial systems Preferred: - CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred - Experience with ERP and financial systems - Familiarity with defense-industry compliance environments PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). BENEFITS: - Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services - Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents - Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care - Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents - Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays - Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents - Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses - Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match - Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success - Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage - Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline - Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residen