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Company Overview
Astera Labs (NASDAQ : ALAB) provides rack‑scale AI infrastructure through purpose‑built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. 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, 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. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
Position Summary
Astera Labs is looking for an experienced leader of ITGC SOX. This position will lead our SOX environment related to all in‑scope financial IT systems. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in systems support and extensive experience managing IT SOX at a public company. This role demands a proactive individual who can seamlessly liaise with auditors, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure compliance with SOX regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain an effective controls environment for all SOX‑in‑scope systems.
- Design effective controls over logical access, change management, data backup and recovery, and IT operations with primary focus on supporting the financial reporting process.
- Evaluate application controls (ITAC) that ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
- Maintain a list of key reports, identify standard vs custom reports, and test key reports as needed.
- Prepare quarterly user access reviews and change audit log reviews.
- Obtain and evaluate SOC1 reports and map CEUCs to related business controls.
- Maintain documentation in standard Risk Control Matrix (RCM) format.
- Conduct walkthroughs of RCMs with external auditors to demonstrate proficiency in design of effective controls.
- Design annual test plans and perform testing throughout the year to demonstrate controls are operating effectively.
- Identify ineffective controls and work with management to determine appropriate remediation and manage the remediation process.
Qualifications
10+ years experience in internal controls, SOX or related accounting activities, preferably in semiconductor or other manufacturing environments.Expert knowledge of IT systems, networks, and databases, and familiarity with internal control frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, and NIST.Background in IT audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance, with experience in a public accounting firm being particularly valuable.Thorough knowledge of SOX guidelines.Ability to assess risks, identify control weaknesses, and analyze large datasets.Excellent organization and communication skills, comfortable working with external auditors, IT teams, and management.Strong understanding of business processes and financial transaction flows.High attention to detail.Certifications : Professional certifications are often preferred or required, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).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.
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