Director of Internal Audit and SOX Compliance

Location

This position will sit in our Phoenix, AZ office or our San Francisco, CA Office.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance to lead and manage the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program while also overseeing internal audit activities. This role will be primarily focused on ensuring compliance with SOX 404 requirements, managing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and collaborating with key stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Operations. Additionally, the role will oversee select internal audit functions related to financial and IT risks. The company’s control environment is well-established but ready for refinement and optimization, making this an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader.

What You'll Do

• Lead the SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, control design, testing, and remediation.
• Partner with IT teams to assess and monitor IT General Controls (ITGCs) related to SOX compliance.
• Work closely with external auditors, ensuring effective coordination and facilitating efficient testing of controls.
• Navigate and manage deficiency mitigation efforts, ensuring timely resolution and presentation of fully formed mitigation plans to external auditors.
• Identify opportunities for improved scoping, control rationalization, and optimization to streamline processes while maintaining compliance.
• Provide SOX training and guidance to control owners and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and present SOX compliance reports to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and oversee select internal audit engagements.
• Stay current on SEC, PCAOB, and industry best practices to enhance the company’s SOX program.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. One or more relevant professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• 10+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls, with experience in a publicly traded company.
• Integrated audit experience at a Big 4 or similar accounting firm, with a strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, deficiency mitigation and control testing.
• Experience navigating a technology-driven company with internally developed software and in-scope systems such as AWS and Snowflake. 
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Engineering, and external auditors.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to drive compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently navigate deficiency mitigation efforts, ensuring timely and effective remediation.
• Experience refining, optimizing and automating the existing control environment while maintaining compliance.

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. pay range for this position is $150,400-$188,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.