Director, Internal Audit and SOX

This hybrid position requires two days per week in our San Francisco office.

About You

You thrive in a high-growth company and are keen to roll up your sleeves and take full ownership. You really enjoy bringing structure to systems and processes. You love to take something new and bring people together to ensure we put the right processes in place to support the business. You have strong organizational, communication, documentation, and project management skills and can balance competing priorities. You take initiative and can work in a dynamic environment across functions and geographies. You are confident, energetic, demonstrate good judgment and can influence outcomes globally. You enjoy having a variety of projects and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams. You have a talent for bringing structure, understanding and clarity from an internal audit and control perspective. You want to come to a team that wants to succeed, enjoy what we do, and appreciate that the other people on the team want the same.

About the role:

Udemy is seeking a Director, Internal Audit & SOX, based in San Francisco, CA, reporting to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Vice President, Corporate Controller. You will be a key member of the Finance and IT management team and serve as Udemy’s key internal control and compliance leader. The Director of Internal Audit & Sox will be responsible for oversight and monitoring of Udemy’s internal control environment, both from an IT and business process perspective This role involves leading the development and execution of the internal audit plan, managing SOX compliance efforts, and providing strategic insights to enhance the organization’s risk management framework. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of audit practices, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

About your skills:

• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership ensures that the internal audit function operates efficiently and aligns with the organization's objectives.
• SOX Compliance: This expertise allows the director to oversee the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls and ensures the organization meets all regulatory requirements.
• Audit Expertise: This skill is essential for developing and executing effective audit plans and ensures that audits are thorough and that recommendations enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Risk Management : Strong risk management skills help the organization proactively address potential issues and implement strategies to minimize risk exposure
• Communication: Effective communication ensures that audit results are clearly understood and that there is collaboration across departments for implementing improvements.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Develop annual audit plans and schedules using a risk-based approach, creating a pipeline of projects for short-, medium-, and long-term, related to controls over financial reporting
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team. Promote a culture of diversity, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning
• Plan, develop, assign, and oversee an internal program of audits that evaluate the accuracy of information and internal controls, the degree of internal and external risk, the potential exposure and the degree of compliance with applicable internal and external guidelines, policies and regulations
• Lead cross functional advisory (i.e. SDLC) and assurance (i.e. ISO 27001) internal audit engagements. Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Act as the “go-to” person for internal controls within the organization and provide trusted and insightful guidance for implementing controls in an efficient and effective manner
• Communicate identified findings and propose recommendations to management; track the remediation and closure of findings
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as our external auditors, ensuring a holistic understanding of key risks and processes of the organization
• Proactively advise management on key risk areas and drive remediation plans balancing risk mitigation with pragmatic processes

We’re excited about you because you have:

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 10+ years of relevant experience (internal audit, external audit, or management) in public SaaS and cloud-based technology industries. CPA, CIA or other relevant professional certifications preferred
• A deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB auditing standards and experienced in the use of auditing and risk assessment frameworks
• Demonstrated experience managing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment
• Advanced understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processes in a SaaS and online platform/marketplace environment
• Strong understanding of financial risks of fraud and error and their overall impact to financial control environments
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of risks and controls from both compliance and process enhancement perspectives
• Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

Life at Udemy

We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:

• We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.
  
  
• Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.
  
  
• Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.
  
  
• We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work.

Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our Benefits Start With U

Our benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions
• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming care
• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full pay
• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support
• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development
• Retirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities
• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly
• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year