Internal Auditor, Business & Compliance

Job Req ID: 30475

About Supermicro:

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor, Business and Compliance to plan and execute financial, regulatory and operational audits with a primary focus on trade & regulatory compliance, and returns (RMA) and service-related operations. This role will serve as an individual contributor within Internal Audit and is responsible for assessing end-to-end operational workflows, SOX controls, and compliance with trade and regulatory requirements.

This position requires strong expertise in operational control evaluation, financial reporting controls (including SOX) and regulatory compliance, with the ability to translate business risks into actionable audit insights. The Internal Auditor will assess risk, evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identify process gaps, and provide practical recommendations to management to strengthen governance, risk management, and operational efficiency. Partnering closely with business leaders, Global Trade Compliance, and other key stakeholders, the Internal Auditor will monitor remediation and help strengthen process and controls while maintaining Internal Audit's independence and objectivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Plan and execute financial, compliance and operational audits based on identified risks, the Internal Audit plan, and applicable regulatory requirements. Understand the business function under review, assess risks and controls, define audit scope and objectives, and engage relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial, business, compliance, and operational controls.
• Assess Returns and Service processes, including return merchandise authorization (RMA), reverse logistics, warranty and repair, service-order handling, issuance of credits or replacements, inventory disposition of returned inventory, and related customer-service controls
• Perform audit procedures, including process walkthroughs, interviews, sample testing, and data analysis, to obtain evidence supporting audit conclusions.
• Prepare clear & concise, well-supported audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations in accordance with professional audit standards.
• Apply data analytics to scoping, population completeness, exception testing, and repeatable audit procedures.
• Assess compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, including trade compliance requirements, and support readiness for regulatory examinations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls, and provide practical, timely recommendations to management.
• Prepare and present concise audit reports that clearly communicate findings, associated risks, and recommended corrective actions to management.
• Collaborate effectively with business leaders, Global Trade Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Track management's implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding actions to support timely remediation..
• Manage assigned reviews efficiently and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines and budgets..
• Stay current on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry practices to keep audit procedures relevant and effective.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience in financial and operational internal audit, public accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, trade compliance or other compliance testing, risk advisory, or internal control functions, including fraud mitigation.
• Proven experience in SOX testing and internal control evaluation, including assessing design and operating effectiveness, and documenting results in accordance with professional audit standards.
• Ability to connect business strategy with key processes and controls and assess the related risks.
• Strong understanding of Returns (RMA), Service Operations, Reverse Logistics, or Supply Chain processes, and experience with regulatory and trade compliance (e.g., export controls, import/ export regulations) is preferred.
• Demonstrated use of data analytics and data visualization in audit, compliance, or risk testing. Experience with Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools required, with Power BI strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate audit findings and prepare concise reports for management.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to promote risk awareness and transparency.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, or an equivalent professional certification, completed or in progress, is preferred.
• Experience in a regulated or technology/ manufacturing industry and familiarity with data analytics for audit testing is preferred.

Salary Range

$135,000 - $151,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.