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Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

The SOX Analyst is responsible for assisting the Internal Audit and SOX department with the effectiveness and compliance of internal control over financial reporting throughout Joby. This includes but is not limited to assisting with project management of Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") compliance activities from planning and scoping through walkthroughs, testing, remediation of controls and reporting

This role will have a meaningful impact on the integrity of Joby's internal control environment as we continue to scale. We are constantly updating our control environment to reflect our dynamic and fast-growing business. The ideal candidate will bring strong execution and communication skills, has strong project management capabilities, a working knowledge of accounting, auditing, and internal controls concepts and strong problem-solving capabilities. Additionally, the candidate should have a genuine curiosity about how systems and processes work, and an interest in using data, automation, and AI tools to make compliance more efficient. This role is based in our Santa Cruz office, with onsite presence encouraged and a minimum requirement of one day per week.

• Coordinate walkthroughs and testing documentation with control owners, external auditors, and Internal Audit
• Maintain and update SOX documentation in Workiva, including process narratives, flowcharts and risk control matrices
• Assist with testing of internal controls following established test plans and steps
• Coordinate and track audit requests, and assist control owners with providing support in a timely manner
• Prepare and provide progress reports and status updates on SOX activities to management team
• Assist in coordinating with control owners to remediate control deficiencies and implement operational improvement opportunities
• Assist with preparing training materials or providing training for control owners on evolving SOX requirements and regulations
• Partner with the business to assess control impact due to changes in business operations or systems
• Identify actual or potential gaps in the control environment and perform appropriate research or follow-up actions
• Coordinate meetings with cross functional departments and external stakeholders
• Assist with special projects and audits as assigned by the Sr. Internal Audit and SOX Manager
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency or reduce manual effort in the SOX compliance process, including through automation and AI-assisted tools

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, internal audit, or external audit
• Understanding of SOX compliance requirements and internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with key business processes (e.g., order to cash, procure to pay, financial reporting, equity, etc.) and good audit and internal control testing techniques
• Basic understanding of IT systems, IT general controls and system interfaces
• Strong project management, analytical, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and flexible with strong prioritization skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and the ability to quickly learn new applications through training and self-instruction

• Experience with GRC platforms (Workiva preferred) and data analysis tools (e.g., PowerBI, Databricks)
• Working towards or interest in pursuing CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
• Interest or exposure to workflow automation tools
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $77,100 - $98,550/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer