Vice President, Internal Audit

Datadog•New York, NY

2h•$275,000 - $400,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Datadog’s Finance organization partners across the business to enable scalable, sustainable growth. As Vice President, Internal Audit, you will build and lead a modern, risk-based internal audit and enterprise risk management function within a high-growth, global SaaS company. Reporting administratively to the Chief Accounting Officer and functionally to the Audit Committee, you will provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen our control environment and enhance enterprise risk visibility. This is a strategic leadership role with the opportunity to shape governance, influence executive decision-making, and support Datadog’s continued global expansion. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or internal audit, including leadership experience within a public technology or SaaS company
Deep expertise in SOX 404, PCAOB standards, US GAAP, SEC reporting, and IT controls
Experience presenting to executive leadership and Audit Committees, with the ability to influence at the highest levels
Proven track record of building and scaling internal audit teams in high-growth, global environments
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, such as COSO

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan aligned to Datadog’s strategic priorities through operational internal audits in both IT and business processes
Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee, preparing and presenting quarterly updates on risk, controls, and audit results
Lead the enterprise-wide risk assessment and evolve Datadog’s enterprise risk management framework
Oversee SOX 404 compliance, including annual risk assessment, scoping, testing strategy, and optimization initiatives
Provide independent insight to executive leadership on emerging risks, including cybersecurity, AI governance, global expansion, regulatory change, and data privacy
Build and scale a modern internal audit function leveraging data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, and strong cross-functional partnerships