Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Viant•Irvine, CA

49d•$135,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and oversee the end-to-end SOX 404(b) compliance program, including annual planning, scoping, risk assessment, controls testing, key report validation, remediation, and executive reporting. Ensure coordination across internal stakeholders, co-sourced providers, and external auditors for an efficient and compliant program. Provide strategic direction for enhancing the internal control environment through automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen operational resilience. Supervise and review audit workpapers to ensure consistency between objectives, evidence, and conclusions, maintaining high standards aligned with PCAOB and SOX 404(b) requirements. Partner with IT leadership to evaluate and strengthen IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated business process controls (ITACs), ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation. Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, collaborating with business owners to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve control maturity. Support and oversee the organization's SOC 2 certification process, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and control mapping to Trust Services Criteria. Serve as a key audit advisor during ERP or other enterprise system implementations, ensuring design and configuration support SOX and operational compliance requirements. Lead the enterprise risk assessment process and contribute to the development and execution of the strategic internal audit plan, aligning priorities with business and governance risks. Develop and deliver training on internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit best practices to process and control owners, promoting a culture of accountability and control awareness. Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in internal controls, cybersecurity, and governance. Participate in the preparation of Audit Committee materials and support Audit Committee meetings by assisting with presentations, providing insights, and addressing questions on audit activities, findings, and risk themes. Manage financial and operational due diligence for M&A activities, assessing target environments and leading post-acquisition integration of controls and audit processes. Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on audit methodology, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Perform ad hoc reviews and projects as directed by the Director or Chief Audit Executive in response to evolving business priorities.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive internal audit, SOX, or risk assurance experience (public company and/or Big 4 strongly preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certifications required
Proven success leading SOX 404(b) programs, including first-year implementations.
Demonstrated experience supporting M&A activities, including financial and operational due diligence, internal controls assessment, and post-acquisition integration.
Experience overseeing ERP implementations (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) with strong understanding of automated control design.
Proficiency with AuditBoard or similar audit management platforms for planning, testing, issue tracking, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage co-sourced teams and coordinate across functions including Finance, IT, and Legal.
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making and clearly present audit results to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
Advanced project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the end-to-end SOX 404(b) compliance program, including annual planning, scoping, risk assessment, controls testing, key report validation, remediation, and executive reporting. Ensure coordination across internal stakeholders, co-sourced providers, and external auditors for an efficient and compliant program.
Provide strategic direction for enhancing the internal control environment through automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen operational resilience.
Supervise and review audit workpapers to ensure consistency between objectives, evidence, and conclusions, maintaining high standards aligned with PCAOB and SOX 404(b) requirements.
Partner with IT leadership to evaluate and strengthen IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated business process controls (ITACs), ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation.
Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, collaborating with business owners to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve control maturity.
Support and oversee the organization's SOC 2 certification process, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and control mapping to Trust Services Criteria.
Serve as a key audit advisor during ERP or other enterprise system implementations, ensuring design and configuration support SOX and operational compliance requirements.
Lead the enterprise risk assessment process and contribute to the development and execution of the strategic internal audit plan, aligning priorities with business and governance risks.
Develop and deliver training on internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit best practices to process and control owners, promoting a culture of accountability and control awareness.
Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in internal controls, cybersecurity, and governance.
Participate in the preparation of Audit Committee materials and support Audit Committee meetings by assisting with presentations, providing insights, and addressing questions on audit activities, findings, and risk themes.
Manage financial and operational due diligence for M&A activities, assessing target environments and leading post-acquisition integration of controls and audit processes.
Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on audit methodology, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Perform ad hoc reviews and projects as directed by the Director or Chief Audit Executive in response to evolving business priorities.