Senior Manager, SOX Internal Audit

THE CHALLENGE

We are looking for a leader of our SOX audit strategy and to advance our department Internal Audit operations.  This individual will partner closely with key business stakeholders, liaise with external partners, and build the Internal Audit brand.

THE TEAM

This role will be a key part of our Internal Audit team. The person will report to the Internal Audit Director and work directly with key business stakeholders across Finance, HR, Legal, and compliance. This role will manage employees in other countries.

THE ROLE

• Lead the execution of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program for the global company. Document processes, perform tests of controls, ensure documentation is up-to-date for scoping, testing, and remediation.  Identify control deficiencies and recommend improvements related to Eventbrite’s key controls.
• Act as the “go-to” person for internal controls within the organization and be a reliable and insightful resource for implementing controls within a business process in an efficient and effective manner
• Monitor and update on a continual basis the assessment of the control environment, proactively advise management on key risk areas and drive remediation plans balancing risk mitigation with pragmatic processes
• In this role, you will be responsible for managing a global co-source partner to execute SOX audit activities. Additionally, you may take on responsibilities related to transitioning outsourced resources into an in-house model and expanding our global SOX compliance team at Eventbrite.
• Work across the finance, operations, HR, legal, compliance orgs to identify and support program improvements to enable scale, evaluate acquisition environments, and mitigate risk.
• Assist in maturing and executing the Enterprise Risk Management activities including the Enterprise Risk Assessment and the Risk Steering Committee, the assessment of risk and controls, and the presentation of meaningful results to management.
• Coordinate with service providers, external auditors, internal leaders and process owners to ensure engagement and timely execution of audit work and the SOX compliance program.  Build the Internal Audit brand across the global company.
• Support other audit work as identified through the Enterprise Risk Assessment process – financial, operational, IT, and strategic.
• Write detailed reports and work directly with management to validate observations and recommend effective control solutions to mitigate risk.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in internal audit or SOX compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, etc.) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, COSO, COBIT).
• Experience in payment or platform industries and operational audits
• Proven experience in leading audit transitions and building high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in audit tools and technologies such as AuditBoard, Workday, Equity Edge
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex systems and processes.

• Self-motivated, adaptive, proactive, quick learner, and works well with others in a fast paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to engender cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Travel ~10% - both domestic and international.

Bonus Points

• CFE, CMA, CISM, CFE, PMP, and CEH, etc.
• Experience with auditing entities outside the United States.
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience preferred.