Senior Manager, Internal Controls

About this role

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description: The   Senior Manager, Internal Controls   leads   FormFactor’s   global internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and internal audit programs. The position   is responsible for   assessing financial, operational, compliance, and information technology risks; evaluating the effectiveness of related controls; and providing practical recommendations that strengthen the Company’s control environment and business processes.  

This role reports administratively through the Finance function and has a direct reporting line to the Audit Committee Chair. The Senior Manager works closely with the Audit Committee, executive leadership, external auditors, and leaders across Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Human Resources, and other business functions.  

Operating within a complex, global semiconductor manufacturing environment, the Senior Manager helps safeguard Company assets, support reliable financial reporting and regulatory compliance, improve operational effectiveness, and manage business risk. The position also serves as a risk and   controls   advisor for acquisitions, manufacturing expansion, automation,   new technology   introductions, and enterprise system implementations.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

SOX Compliance and Financial Controls  

• Lead the Company’s global Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, including annual planning, risk assessment, scoping, documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and certification.  

• Partner with Finance, Information Technology, and business process owners to   maintain   effective internal controls over financial reporting.  

• Establish clear accountability for   control   ownership, execution, documentation, and remediation.  

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support effective and efficient audit execution.  

• Evaluate control deficiencies, advise process owners on sustainable corrective actions, and monitor remediation through completion.  

• Monitor relevant regulatory and professional developments and assess their impact on the Company’s control environment.  

• Provide quarterly SOX compliance and internal controls updates to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.  

Operational Audits and Process Improvement  

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, and information technology risks.  

• Conduct audits and advisory reviews across areas such as inventory management, production planning, engineering change control, procurement, warehouse operations, asset management, accounting operations, and information technology.  

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of business processes and controls,   identify   root causes, and recommend practical improvements.  

• Communicate audit results to business leaders, executive leadership, and the Audit Committee, including the associated risks and agreed-upon corrective actions.  

• Monitor remediation activities and report the status of significant findings through completion.  

• Identify   recurring or enterprise-wide issues and recommend improvements to strengthen governance, controls, and operational effectiveness.  

• Maintain the independence, objectivity, and credibility of the internal audit function.  

Enterprise Risk Management  

• Lead or   facilitate   enterprise risk assessments, including the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and monitoring of significant business risks.  

• Partner with business and functional leaders to   establish   risk mitigation plans with clear ownership and accountability.  

• Develop risk reports and dashboards that support leadership and Audit Committee oversight.  

• Monitor significant risk mitigation activities and assess whether corrective actions appropriately address identified risks.  

• Support the integration of risk considerations into strategic planning and significant business decisions.  

Leadership & Organizational Development  

• Lead and develop   the internal   controls and internal audit team.  

• Establish departmental   objectives , priorities, operating practices, and performance expectations.  

• Recruit, coach, and develop team members while building the capabilities needed to support the Company’s evolving risk environment.  

• Maintain   appropriate development , succession, and knowledge-retention plans.  

• Build effective relationships across functions, business units, and geographic locations.  

• Manage external resources and service providers, as applicable.  

PREFERRED SKILLS  

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or   a comparable   professional certification is preferred.  

• Demonstrated experience leading or significantly managing internal audit and SOX compliance programs within a publicly traded company.  

• Strong knowledge of the COSO framework, internal controls over financial reporting   (ICFR) , and i

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