Internal Audit Consultant

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As the Internal Audit Leader on the Finance team, you will report to the CFO and be responsible for creating and standing up an Internal Audit function from the ground up at our Alameda campus. You are a strategic thinker, independent problem solver, and risk expert who is comfortable getting into the weeds to map the company’s risk matrix, design internal controls, and lead SOX readiness initiatives. Starting as an individual contributor, you will partner with the Corporate Controller, head of Data systems, and FP&A to set process controls, drive efficiencies, and translate data into concrete recommendations to support the company’s rapid growth and increasing complexity.

This role has the potential to evolve into a full time position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Build a practical Internal Audit function from the ground up, including mapping the company’s risk matrix and control environment consistent with the COSO framework.

• Design, implement, and test internal controls for critical business processes while documenting and testing required controls.

• Establish SOX 302 and 404(a) readiness with a roadmap to 404(b) and manage other ad-hoc projects related to SOX readiness.

• Build simple, repeatable, durable, and scalable capabilities, such as documentation, templates, and calendars, to support a well-functioning controls environment.

• Partner with Executive leaders to set and document process controls, drive efficiencies, and track and analyze adherence to mitigation actions.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant work experience in Audit, compliance, and controls.

• Background in a manufacturing environment, Big 4 Public Accounting firm, and experience with Initial Public Offerings is highly desirable.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or MS in Finance is highly preferred.

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence organizational processes and clearly document controls and mitigation actions.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and adapt within a rapidly changing organization.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.