Senior Director, Internal Audit
HighLevel
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $249,000 - $316,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment process, including creating an enterprise risk heat map, which will be presented at least annually to the Senior Leadership team and the Audit Committee
- Based on the enterprise risk assessment and in consultation with Senior Leadership and the Audit Committee, develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements, including operational and compliance audits across all business functions
- Coordinate with external auditors to optimize audit coverage and minimize duplication and disruption
- Partner with Legal and the SOX Compliance function on matters requiring investigation from various reporting mechanisms (e.g. whistleblower hotline, SOX sub-certifications, etc)
- Present audit findings, recommendations, and remediation progress to the CFO and Audit Committee
- Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps and opportunities for process optimization and recommend scalable improvements
- Monitor remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings
- Stay current on emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments relevant to the technology sector
- Develop internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies to establish a scalable internal audit framework
- Act as a strategic advisor to the Audit Committee and Senior Leadership on emerging risks, major strategic initiatives (international expansion, new product launches) and the risk implications of significant business model changes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership capacity
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification required
- Experience in the technology industry strongly preferred
- Experience in companies dealing with a high volume of transactions and settlement by credit cards preferred
- Experience operating in public companies
- Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and risk assessment methodologies
- Familiarity with SOX 404 compliance requirements
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and influence without direct authority
- Experience with audit management software and data analytics tools a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Opportunity to build a function from the ground up
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and the Board
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise risk assessmentrisk-based audit planoperational auditscompliance auditsinternal audit policiesinternal control frameworksrisk assessment methodologiesSOX 404 compliancedata analyticsaudit management software
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsproject management skillsindependent workinfluence without authorityprocess optimizationstrategic advisingpresentation skillscollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
CPACIACISA