senior internal auditor, IT Audit

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Starbucks aims to be a company that celebrates coffee and connection, developing extraordinary leaders guided by service to others. This Senior IT Internal Auditor role contributes to Starbucks' success by planning and performing audits of technology and operational data and processes. The goal is to verify compliance with established standards and controls and to identify opportunities for process improvement. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, adept at problem-solving, and effective at collaborating with business stakeholders, possessing strong communication skills and a solid track record in evaluating technology controls and IT SOX.

Requirements

4 years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Technology compliance
Demonstrated knowledge of internal IT controls, risks, environments, and test procedures
Ability to independently execute audit tests and evaluations with high efficiency and quality
Hands‑on experience performing IT General Controls and SOX 404 IT audit work in a public company or large corporate environment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with experience presenting audit conclusions to management
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Ability to perform risk assessments, design and execute risk-based audit programs, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness
Deep understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC), Application controls, SDLC and change management processes, Information security concepts (IAM, encryption, vulnerability management, networks)
Familiarity with leading IT frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 1 / SOC 2
Experience supporting and coordinating with external auditors
Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working under tight deadlines
Comfort interacting with IT Engineering, Cybersecurity teams, Product teams, and External auditors
Capability to translate technical concepts into clear, business‑focused risk discussions

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting (Big-4 or national firm) or Internal Audit functions in Fortune 500, large multinational firms with complex technology environments
Professional certifications (CISA strongly preferred); CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CIA, CISM
Previous experience auditing Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS ecosystems, or product‑driven tech stacks
Proficiency in data analysis tools
Familiarity with Generative AI techniques to drive efficiencies in audit execution

Responsibilities

With the support of an Audit Project Lead, perform end‑to‑end IT audit assessments, including test planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting
Independently conduct audit walkthroughs, document business processes and procedures, analyze audit evidence, and identify deficiencies
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of application, infrastructure, and security controls across complex on‑premise and cloud environments
Evaluate technology risks related to cybersecurity, system implementations, software development lifecycle controls (SDLC), data privacy, and third‑party risks
Support and execute SOX 404 IT control testing, including coordination with external auditors and management, and SOX 302 IT procedures
Translate, in common English, key internal and external IT risks, deficiencies, and trends
Support creation of audit reports and closing meeting materials and assist with project wrap-up
Follow up on issue remediation progress, including validating remediation details
Coordinate and communicate engagement and initiative status

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic and supplemental life insurance
other voluntary insurance benefits
short-term and long-term disability
paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
paid vacation from date of hire
sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
eight paid holidays
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
student loan management resources
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement