Internal Audit Manager

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s 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 Harbinger’s 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For