SOX Manager

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Controls Manager to join our dynamic SOX Compliance function. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. This position is in our San Jose, California office.

As SOX Manager, you’ll be the second hire into our SOX team - a foundational leader helping us build and mature our compliance program. This role reports to Dir. SOX Compliance. As the function grows, this role will provide an opportunity to shape the SOX program and expand the scope to include broader responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Company’s internal controls compliance and risk assessment efforts across key financial and operational processes

• Update internal controls documentation, risk control matrix, and flowcharts, and evaluate controls on new systems or process changes

• Continuously rationalize and refine the SOX program relative to company changes and emerging risks

• Partner with the external co-sourced team across all aspects of the SOX program, including walkthroughs, testing and reviewing controls, and remediation guidance

• Collaborate with control owners, operational groups on process enhancements and partner with IT to evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs) and automate business process controls (ITACs)

• Work with the stakeholders by providing guidance on best practices, risk and awareness on SOX compliance requirements

• Serve as a point of contact on internal controls with external auditors and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the audit process

• Assist with the review of third-party SOC 1 reports

• Design test plans, perform testing of controls, document results and identify opportunities for improvements

• Perform assigned projects or ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SOX or internal audit experience, ideally with both public company environment and a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm

• Strong understanding of governance and internal control regulations including COSO

• Proven track record of designing, implementing and monitoring internal controls

• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive accountability in a cross-functional environment

• Leadership mindset, hands on approach; you’re able to step up, build trust, and mentor others

• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred)

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.