Senior Manager, Internal Audit

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.

Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour. 

Position: Senior Manager, Internal Audit 

Location: Remote, United States

We are looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager who will build and manage Pivot Bio’s SOX compliance program.  Reporting to Senior Director, Internal Audit and as a key member of the Finance team, you will have the opportunity to work with various functions and provide valuable insights to improve the overall control environment and process efficiencies across Pivot Bio’s operations. In addition, you will also manage and deliver operational audits and advisory reviews on key areas within the Company.  

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with business process owners and external service provider to document and evaluate the design and implementation of internal controls primarily via flowcharts, narratives and walkthroughs. 
• Deliver and complete all phases of financial and operational audits including but not limited to audit risk assessment & scoping, planning, fieldwork, execution, and reporting. 
• Assess SOX 404 control deficiencies, and work directly with process owners and management in the development of action plans to ensure deficiencies are remediated timely. 
• Document testing results, remediation testing as needed, and any control-related issues. 
• Recommend improvements to process and controls to improve process efficiency/ effectiveness and control environment. 
• Coordinate with external auditors and business process owners on audit related matters. 
• Participate in special projects, as required. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of eight years of experience with a public accounting firm or a public company’s internal audit or SOX department required. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business discipline. 
• Deep knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley, and PCAOB Auditing Standards, and COSO.  
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and knowledge of The IIAs Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. 
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the organization. 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. 

*Must be authorized to work in the United States 

What we offer: 

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
• Stock options 
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Annual Training & Development support 
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team