Senior Principal, Internal Audit and Advisory

Airbnb

46d•Remote

About The Position

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Audit and Advisory Services is an independent, objective assurance and advisory activity designed to add value, improve the Company’s operations and provide insights into the CFO and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We partner closely with the Executive Team, Key Stakeholders, Enterprise Risk team and our network of External/Industry advisors to identify and high impact, meaningful projects across Technology, Operations, Financial and Compliance areas. The qualified candidate will have broad experience with audit and consulting activities at a technology intensive organization, ideally at a multinational company. Key qualifications for this role is an ability to deliver results and partner with senior levels within the organization in an ever changing, fast-paced environment and drive results. The Difference You Will Make: We are seeking a Senior Principal, Internal Audit and Advisory with deep experience across audit, risk, and technology in fast-paced, global environments. In this role, you will drive high-impact audit and advisory initiatives, shape the dynamic audit plan, and elevate our use of AI-enabled audit practices. You will partner closely with senior leaders to provide clear, strategic insights that strengthen controls, improve operations, and support Airbnb’s continued growth. Your expertise will help build strong cross-functional relationships and guide teams through complex technology, financial, and operational challenges.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant audit, accounting, consulting or relevant experience; 5+ years of managerial or project management experience
Previous experience leading internal audit engagements is a must.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously in a fast-past ever-changing environment.
Exceptional ability to effectively collaborate with and partner with key stakeholders globally and cross-functionally
Proactive and creative problem solver
Strong organizational skills with the ability to define and execute projects
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively through both written and verbal formats up to the executive level (e.g. Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Professional services experience providing risk, internal audit, or external audit services or working in a co-sourced environment is a plus.
Experience with technology intensive companies or platform marketplaces is a plus.
Knowledge of Payments industry regulations and experience with payments compliance frameworks and programs are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple impactful audit and advisory activities simultaneously, including planning, execution and reporting.
Partner with business teams to stay up-to-date on new product pipelines and initiatives and provide guidance on risks and controls.
Assist in driving the dynamic audit identification process and influencing the audit plan.
Champion the audit process and participate in enhancing the AI-enabled auditing framework
Partner with third party co-source/consultant resources to ensure cohesive and collaborative execution of projects with supplemental subject matter experts when needed.
Build, develop, and maintain strong business relationships with business and technology partners, acting as a trusted advisor to collaborate and help solve complex problems.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in audit. Pilot emerging tools and technologies to keep Airbnb at the forefront of audit practices.
Partner closely with other AirControl disciplines, including Enterprise Risk, Global Compliance Services, Data & Analytics and SOX to maintain departmental alignment
Continuously improve the company’s ability to mitigate risks and develop recommendations on how to integrate controls as part of daily operations.
Mentor and develop high-performing team dynamics as required as the department grows. Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning as a senior member of the team.
Work on other ad hoc and investigation projects, as required.