Senior Internal Auditor

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

Senior Internal Auditor

Tempe, AZ or Sunnyvale, CA

In this role you will safeguard Natcast’s mission by developing and implementing comprehensive audit programs that ensure operational excellence across our public-private partnership ecosystem.

Every day you will evaluate internal controls, assess compliance requirements, and provide strategic recommendations while supporting the integrity of America’s semiconductor innovation initiatives.

To thrive in this role you must combine strong audit expertise with strategic thinking capabilities, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex organizational structures while maintaining the highest standards of accountability.

Natcast, operating the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), stands at the forefront of America’s semiconductor ecosystem. This unique public-private partnership unites industry leaders, academic researchers and government stakeholders in advancing U.S. semiconductor capabilities through collaborative innovation.

The Senior Internal Auditor role offers an exceptional opportunity to ensure operational excellence in semiconductor innovation. Supporting Natcast’s complex operations, this position directly impacts organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based audit programs
• Evaluate internal control effectiveness
• Assess federal grant compliance
• Review operational processes and procedures
• Conduct financial and operational audits
• Monitor compliance with policies and regulations
• Provide recommendations for process improvement
• Document audit findings and action plans
• Support external audit requirements
• Lead special investigations as needed
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Track remediation of audit findings
• Maintain audit documentation and workpapers
• Present findings to senior management
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CIA, CPA, or comparable certification
• 6+ years internal audit experience
• Strong knowledge of internal controls
• Federal grant audit experience
• Excellence in risk assessment
• Process evaluation and automation expertise
• Strong analytical and Data analysis skill set
• Exceptional communication skills, written, oral & presentation
• Stakeholder management skills
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Big 4 Accounting / Audit Experience
• Public-private partnership experience
• Non-profit audit background
• Federal compliance expertise
  
  

Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know.

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