{"id":1167967,"url":"https://alion.io/job/applied-materials-senior-manager-global-internal-audit","title":"Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit","company":{"id":3903,"name":"Applied Materials","domain":"amat.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/amat","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":303,"ghost_share":0.003,"stale_share":0.795,"repost_share":0.003,"time_to_fill_p50_days":38,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Santa Clara, United States","Austin, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":144000,"max":198000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":198000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:56:29Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Who We Are\nApplied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.\nWhat We Offer\nSalary:\n$144,000.00 - $198,000.00Location:\nAustin,TX, Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.\nAt Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.\nRequires specialized expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Lead functional teams or projects.\nApplied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.\nKey Responsibilities\nServe as the subject-matter expert on SAP ECC internal controls as part of the SOX PMO, partnering with the IT organization (GIS) on the design and implementation of automated controls (ITACs), key reports, and general IT controls (GITCs) across the SAP environment, including resolution of related control issues\nLiaise with the Company’s external auditors to align on the overall direction of the SAP internal control environment, including key risks and minimum control requirements\nPartner with the IT Audit function to lead IT audits, including but not limited to IT security, access controls, disaster recovery, and lab / physical security, along with application-specific internal control reviews\nParticipate in the Company’s SAP S/4 implementation, with responsibility for ensuring the internal control environment is designed and optimized for control automation\nEngage in a real time system assessment (RTSA) of the SAP S/4 implementation to help ensure audit requirements and appropriate SDLC controls are in place and operating effectively\nHelp risk-assess, adopt, and socialize AI SOX and audit tools and technologies, and develop and evangelize strong governance over their use\nManage one or more direct reports in a people manager capacity, in addition to supervising ad hoc teams of other GIA resources to deliver engagements\nThis role combines deep, hands-on ownership of the SAP internal control environment with broader IT audit leadership, SAP S/4 implementation support, and people management responsibilities.\nFunctional Knowledge\nSAP ECC and SAP S/4 technical knowledge, including prior implementation, audit, IT business analyst, or IT support experience with SAP\nInternal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX methodology\nIT audit concepts and best known methods, and external audit methodology\nGovernance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools and technology\nAI SOX and audit tools and technology\nBusiness Expertise\nWorking familiarity with accounting principles under U.S. GAAP\nExperience in the semiconductor industry is a plus\nLeadership\nCandidate must possess unquestionable integrity, act as a self-starter, and serve as a role model for the broader audit team\nDemonstrated ability to coach team members and help them progress in their careers\nTake ownership of key roles, programs, and deliverables\nStrong sense of team, with a willingness to help the broader team succeed even when it falls outside the scope of the individual’s own role\nProblem Solving\nExhibit strong business acumen and technical judgment to analyze and resolve complex control issues within a large, evolving SAP environment, including major systems transformation projects\nApply sound judgment to emerging and often ambiguous risk areas, such as the adoption of artificial intelligence tools and technologies within the SOX and audit function, where established practices and precedent may not yet exist\nTransform vague or incomplete executive direction and convert it into a scoped, resourced, actionable plan\nImpact\nDirectly impact the integrity of the Company’s SAP-based internal control environment over financial reporting worldwide, including during the Company’s SAP S/4 implementation\nDrive the SOX / GIA - external audit relationship and outcomes through direct engagement\nInterpersonal Skills\nCommunicate complex technical and control-related issues clearly and effectively to audiences ranging from IT and business stakeholders to executive leadership and the external audit team\nDemonstrate executive presence when presenting to and leading discussions with groups, with the ability to influence others and keep discussions focused on positive outcomes\nOperate effectively in a team environment, conducting oneself in an approachable and collaborative manner\nEducation & Experience\nA Bachelor’s degree in a preferred field, such as Accounting, Finance, or MIS/Information Systems, is required; a Master’s degree is a plus\nA certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is preferred\nPrior experience with a Big 4 accounting firm in external audit, risk advisory or technology risk is strongly preferred\nInternational / travel experience is a plus\n10 - 15 years of professional experience in a relevant field, primarily IT audit or technology risk\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nNoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.\nFor all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at ,or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. 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