Director of Internal Controls

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) 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 :

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

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

This role 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 residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.