Director IT, Internal Audit
About The Position
Instacart is building its Internal Audit function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, the Director owns end-to-end IT audit delivery and develops the function’s technology capability and strategic priorities. The role requires a seasoned Internal Audit professional who combines technical judgment and business acumen with strong communication, collaboration, and a drive to build the function. The Director delivers risk-based IT audit and advisory engagements to executive-quality standards, applying independent judgment, calibrating scope to risk, conducting rigorous root-cause analysis, and producing well-evidenced conclusions and actionable reports. The role applies hands-on expertise to assess controls and develop practical solutions across technology environments, including cloud and data platforms. The Director builds and develops a high-performing audit team; integrates AI risk and governance into the audit approach; adopts AI-enabled tools and data analytics; and implements and administers the Workiva platform as part of establishing a risk-based Internal Audit operating model aligned with IIA Standards. The role also improves controls and operational efficiency and builds partnerships across business and technology teams, serving as a trusted advisor on complex, AI-driven environments. This is a remote role. Instacart describes its work approach as Flex First, allowing employees to choose where they work, such as home, an office, or a coffee shop, while participating in regular in-person events. Compensation varies by permanent work location. The role is eligible for a new-hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.
Requirements
- 12–15 years of progressive professional experience.
- At least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing IT risk-based audits at a high-growth, global company.
- Demonstrated experience building a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up.
- Working knowledge of IIA Standards and the ability to apply them in practice.
- Track record of delivering risk-based audits in a fast-paced, agile technology environment with competing priorities and evolving risk landscapes.
- Exceptional written communication skills and ability to produce executive-quality audit reports with minimal revision.
- Ability to translate complex technical findings and deep technical expertise into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach and ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of an organization.
Nice To Haves
- CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification; one or more is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of IT audit and advisory engagements to executive-quality standards, with clear ownership and defensible scope.
- Apply independent audit judgment, calibrate engagement scope to risk exposure, perform rigorous root-cause analysis, and support conclusions with evidence.
- Apply risk and control frameworks with sound judgment and communicate findings in clear, actionable narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Assess controls and design practical solutions across key environments using hands-on expertise with cloud and data platforms, including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta.
- Develop a high-performing audit team through structured coaching, clear expectations, and tailored development plans; foster excellence, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving.
- Integrate AI risk and governance considerations, including GenAI and agentic AI model risk, bias, transparency, and data privacy, into the audit approach.
- Adopt AI-enabled tools and data analytics to expand audit coverage, improve efficiency, and enhance audit impact.
- Implement and administer the Workiva platform and establish a risk-based Internal Audit operating model aligned with IIA Standards.
- Streamline controls, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency across the audit function.
- Build and maintain partnerships with business leaders and cross-functional partners, including Finance, Legal, ERM, Compliance, IT, Engineering, and Security, to implement scalable controls.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to technology and data teams and shape audit approaches for complex, AI-driven environments.
Benefits
- New-hire equity grant and annual refresh grants.
- Market-competitive compensation and benefits; details are provided through the company's benefits offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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