VP, Internal Audit and Controls

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

3d•$235,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic. As an integral part of the Finance Leadership Team, the VP, Internal Audit and Controls will lead company wide risk assessment activities, maintaining, designing and implementing controls across the organization.

Requirements

12+ years of accounting/audit experience, with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and CPA in good standing strongly preferred
Knowledge of US GAAP and experience with SOX; familiarity with SOC1 and SOC2 reporting and process preferred
Collaborative, innovative, flexible, and adept at building relationships and driving work forward across the organization
Ability to handle multiple projects and deliverables in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Google Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency. Experience using an ERP system such Netsuite is a plus

Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Management: Spearhead the design and execution of a comprehensive, company-wide risk assessment program, prioritizing risks specific to a public technology company with a focus on security. Be proactive in identifying new risks as the Company innovates and grows and have a strong understanding of information technology systems
Internal Controls Architecture: Design, implement, and continuously refine an efficient and effective internal controls framework across the entire organization. This includes developing and maintaining detailed control documentation (process narratives, process flows, and risk matrices)
Executive Reporting & Remediation: Communicate critical risk management issues, internal control deficiencies, and strategic recommendations for improvement and remediation to the Audit Committee, Executive Leadership, and relevant stakeholders
System & Process Optimization: Evaluate and modernize current systems and processes to identify gaps and opportunities for automation and efficiency gains, and lead the implementation of recommended technological solutions
Cross-Functional Partnership: Actively cultivate and manage strategic relationships with cross-departmental leaders in Finance, Engineering, and Security, championing the importance of strong internal controls and compliance initiatives throughout the organization
External Audit Oversight: Strategically manage and coordinate support for annual financial statement and compliance audits, serving as the primary liaison and point of contact for external auditors. Find solutions for making the external audit process more efficient for all internal stakeholders
Advisory & Training: Serve as a technical resource and strategic advisor to process owners, providing high-quality training, review, and guidance to strengthen their control environments
Regulatory Expertise: Maintain and disseminate expert-level knowledge of changes in regulatory guidance (e.g., SEC, PCAOB), US GAAP, industry best practices, and areas of focus for internal and external audits