Senior Director, Internal Audit

Braze•New York, NY

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Braze, we are a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate team. We aim to ignite passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony while navigating rapid global growth and striving for greater equity and opportunity. To thrive here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and others, acting with autonomy, accountability, and openness to new perspectives. Our curiosity and eagerness to share diverse passions create a unique vibrancy in our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action, you will be empowered to make a real impact with a sharp and passionate team. We are seeking a Senior Director of Internal Audit to lead and evolve our global Internal Audit functions. This high-level strategist role balances operational efficiency with rigorous independence. Reporting administratively to the CFO and functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, you will be a key guardian of Braze’s integrity and a strategic advisor to leadership. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a proven track record in a high-growth, public SaaS environment, who can provide proactive, data-driven insights to help the business scale safely. You should be a relationship-builder, collaborating across the organization to identify risks and implement pragmatic, value-added solutions, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, Agile environment, leveraging automation for real-time assurance.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a public SaaS company or Big 4 firm
Proven ability to interface directly with Board Directors and the CFO. You are comfortable delivering "hard truths" with professional diplomacy and data-backed evidence
Deep understanding of SOX compliance, including sections 302 and 404
Passion for creating scalable systems and are familiar with AI governance frameworks, and have a vision for how AI agents and automation can be built into the audit workflow to increase coverage without increasing friction
Proven experience overseeing Cybersecurity and Privacy audits (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) within a cloud-native environment; ability to evaluate technical security controls and data lifecycle management
Deep understanding of ITGCs, cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), and compliance frameworks (COSO, ISO, NIST, SOC)
Deep understanding of data engineering and analytics tools (Airflow, Fivetran, dbt, Snowflake, Looker)
Process improvement enthusiast who views audit as more than a checklist activity
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workiva is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the Internal Audit charter and develop a multi-year audit plan. Direct the execution of a comprehensive operational and risk-based audit program that evaluates the effectiveness of business processes and internal controls
Scale a high-performing global audit team by integrating top-tier internal talent with subject-matter-expert co-source providers. Cultivate a forward-thinking culture that prioritizes technical mastery in AI, SaaS infrastructure, and data analytics
Building and scaling a continuous monitoring and AI-enabled testing program
Oversee the audit lifecycle using Jira and Agile methodologies, ensuring the team remains nimble, transparent, and aligned with the velocity of our Technology and Engineering orgs
Oversee the end-to-end SOX assurance testing lifecycle, including the methodology for design and operating effectiveness testing. You will be responsible for the quality of testing workpapers, deficiency evaluation, and ensuring the technical accuracy of results provided to external auditors
Partner closely with the Legal organization to facilitate the quarterly ERM program, ensuring key enterprise risks are identified, monitored, and reported to executive leadership.
Partner with the Technology and Legal organizations on AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy initiatives, providing a risk and controls perspective as we scale our use of emerging technologies and navigate global privacy regulations
Directly manage the functional relationship with the Audit Committee. Lead quarterly presentations, provide independent assessments of the control environment, and facilitate private sessions with Committee members
Work closely with the CFO and executive leadership to ensure the audit function supports business velocity while maintaining robust compliance and fiscal discipline
Oversee the optimization of the Workiva platform to centralize SOX compliance, internal audit documentation, and executive reporting

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®