Internal Audit Manager, SOX Compliance

Company: Align Technology, Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Internal Audit‘s vision is be a trusted business advisor as it relates to our areas of expertise: Governance, Risk, and Control. We do this by monitoring the risk environment across Align and providing insights to enable effective risk management. As well as evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and maturity of our processes and systems. We work closely with teams and leadership to achieve a strong control environment that enhances and protects organizational value. We serve the entire company from a compliance perspective and staff and develop our team to be control experts who deliver objective and reliable results. As a member of the team, you will work closely with internal teams and leadership to develop the team to be control experts who deliver objective and reliable results. You will advise business, finance and operations groups to identify areas of risk and make valuable recommendations on controls. You will also have the opportunity to influence change and decisions for various business initiatives. This role is an integral position for ensuring the company’s compliance with SOX requirements and managing the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Internal Audit Manager will aide in the management of the annual SOX program including planning, risk assessment, testing of controls and reporting to management. You will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in your work. Role expectations • Communicate with and educate process owners effectively, including non-finance individuals, on the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the role of Internal Auditor. • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and has a strong understanding of the businesses. • Identify improvement opportunities, to leverage more standard functionality and help drive efficiency through automation. • Perform testing of design and effectiveness of internal controls. • Maintain and update documentation for internal control processes. • Liaise with IT Audit and assist in testing of key reports. • Assist in timely communication of findings and recommendations to management, monitoring remediation of issues and performing validation procedures. • Develop and maintain relationships with various departments and external auditors on a global basis and highlight best business and control practices. • Coordinate with business owners and facilitate the quarterly self-assessment process. What were looking for • Bachelors degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS) or equivalent practical experience. • Strong knowledge on SOX compliance requirements, internal controls, GAAP, PCAOB audit standards, audit processes and procedures, and accounting guidance. • 6 years of experience in public accounting or internal auditing from retails, healthcare and/or related fields. Public Accounting Big 4 Audit experience preferred. • CPA/CA/CIA/CISA certification preferred. • Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements. • Ability to work with teams cross-functionally. • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with limited supervision. • Strong analytical skills. Ability to process and analyze information and develop related action plans. • Excellent MS Office skills, including Excel and Visio • Global support position; requires flexible schedule to accommodate meetings, etc. • Ability and willingness to travel, as required, up to 20% Complementary skills • Strong Excel skills, experience with SAP, Business Objects BI Reporting, and data visualization tools. • Top presentation skills.

Keywords: Align Technology, Inc., Burlington , Internal Audit Manager, SOX Compliance, Accounting, Auditing , Raleigh, North Carolina