Internal Controls Manager

About PowerusPowerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.MissionOur mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.Why Join PowerusPowerus is a Nasdaq-listed company building the internal control environment required of public companies, including Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance.This role owns internal control over financial reporting: control design, documentation, testing, and remediation, in coordination with accounting, IT, and the external auditors.Position OverviewPowerus is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting and lead Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesDocument financial processes and key controlsDesign controls over revenue, inventory, procurement, payroll, and financial closePlan and perform SOX 404 control testingCoordinate with external auditors on control walkthroughs and testingEvaluate IT general controls with the IT teamTrack control deficiencies and remediationMaintain the risk and control matrixTrain process owners on control responsibilitiesQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related disciplineExperience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external auditWorking knowledge of the COSO frameworkExperience documenting processes and testing controlsExperience working with external auditorsU.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical dataPreferred QualificationsCPA or CIAExperience at a newly public companyExperience in manufacturing or defense companiesExperience with ERP systems such as NetSuiteWorking knowledge of government contract accountingWhat We Look ForCandidates should have built or rebuilt a SOX control environment and taken it through an external audit, preferably at a company in its first years as a public registrant.Equal Opportunity StatementPowerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.