Sr. Internal Audit Manager

Databricks • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

As the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will be a key leader within the Finance organization. You will oversee global audit processes with a focus on financial and operational integrity, implement strategic process improvements, and serve as a primary liaison for year-end external audits. You will provide expert guidance on the design and effectiveness of internal controls, proactively assessing and monitoring financial and operational risk landscapes.

Requirements

• Proven Expertise: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting
• Regulatory Mastery: Deep understanding of PCAOB and SEC requirements, with a strong foundation in the COSO framework
• Process Leadership: Demonstrated success managing business processes that drive GAAP compliance and organizational efficiency
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

Nice To Haves

• Professional Credentials: An active professional certification such as CPA or CIA is highly preferred
• Industry Context: Experience in the software or SaaS industry, particularly involving complex revenue recognition or consumption-based reporting, is a significant plus

Responsibilities

• Strategic Governance: Lead a comprehensive governance program that evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), utilizing the COSO framework
• Risk Assessment: Audit core business processes to identify financial risks and control gaps, ensuring all activities are functioning optimally and ethically
• Documentation Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of SOX documentation, including complex process flowcharts, detailed narratives, and Risk and Control Matrices (RCM)
• Business Transformation: Act as a strategic advisor on cross-functional projects, ensuring sound financial controls and operational efficiencies are integrated into evolving business processes
• Stakeholder Leadership: Partner with and educate business process owners across the organization to deepen their understanding of the controls framework and their ownership of the compliance environment
• Third-Party Oversight: Evaluate third-party risks and analyze vendor SOC reports to ensure downstream financial and operational security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees