Internal Audit Manager
Garden Grove, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbingers best-in-class team of EV battery and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form Revolutionary Foundation.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to build and lead Harbingers internal audit function. This role will be instrumental in strengthening internal controls improving operational efficiency and supporting audit readiness as the company scales.
This individual will partner cross-functionally across Finance Operations Supply Chain IT and Engineering to assess risk implement scalable processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including readiness for SOX.
What Youll Do
Internal Controls & SOX Readiness
- Lead the design implementation and ongoing evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
- Prepare the organization for SOX compliance including documentation testing and remediation
- Partner with external auditors to support audit execution and minimize disruptions
Audit Execution
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan across financial operational and compliance areas
- Conduct audits across key functions (e.g. manufacturing inventory procurement revenue IT systems)
- Identify control gaps inefficiencies and process improvement opportunities
Risk Management & Advisory
- Establish enterprise risk assessment processes and maintain a dynamic risk register
- Provide recommendations to leadership on mitigating operational and financial risks
- Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on controls scalability and best practices
Process Improvement
- Drive standardization and documentation of key business processes
- Recommend and implement automation and system improvements to enhance control environments
- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Accounting Finance Legal IT and Operations teams
- Support special projects including system implementations and new product/process launches
- Help prepare the organization for IPO readiness from a controls and compliance perspective
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- 610 years of experience in internal audit external audit or a combination (Big 4 experience strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance internal controls and audit methodologies
- Experience in a manufacturing automotive or hardware environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced high-growth or startup environment
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA CIA or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting IPO readiness or public company compliance
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP) and data analytics tools
- Experience auditing inventory cost accounting and supply chain processes
- Comprehensive Health Dental & Vision (HDV) 100% employee covered
- Early-stage Stock Options
- Robust Retirement Savings (401k HSA FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
- Annual Vacation Bonus
- Wellness & Fertility Benefits
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$140000 - $160000 USD
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Familiar form. Revolutionary foundation. Harbinger Motors is a EV manufacturer focused on commercial vehicles.