Internal Audit Lead Job Listing at AMD in San Jose, CA (Job ID 58360-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 

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The Role

As an Internal Audit Lead at AMD, you'll play a key role in helping us continue to develop and enhance the internal audit function.  You'll support the Director of Internal Audit with the planning and execution of our internal audit services, with the primary focus on operational audits and SOX compliance. You'll collaborate with our internal audit team members and external business partners to provide objective assurance and advisory services that mitigate risk and improve controls and compliance across the Company.  We are looking for someone who is proactive with solid experience in accounting, auditing (financial and operational), SOX, and business process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead assurance and advisory projects per the annual audit plan, including SOX, operational audits, and special projects.
• Develop and execute audits that assess business risks, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and drive efficiency into processes.
• Identify and assess risks, control activities, and process improvement opportunities.
• Execute SOX testing (design and effectiveness assessments) and collaborate with external auditors.
• Perform thorough root cause analysis to identify appropriate recommendations and secure alignment of remediation plans with business partners.
• Draft and present audit reports, effectively communicating findings and recommendations.
• Utilize data analytics and innovative methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with management, external auditors, and key stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices and apply to audits.
• Exhibit leadership and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and business improvements.

Preferred Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, or related designation).
• Relevant experience in a corporate Internal Audit function at a public company, Public Accounting (Big 4), or a related field.
• Experience in planning, designing, and executing financial, operational, and regulatory audits.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, business processes, internal controls, and COSO framework.
• Prior experience leading small audit teams and working in a multinational or large matrixed organization.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP), data analytics, and business process assessments.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact with senior leadership.
• Semiconductor industry experience is a plus.

Location:

San Jose, California or Austin, Texas.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.