As the Sr. Director of Internal Audit, you’ll play a key role in helping us establish an internal audit function and develop a future-state vision for the team.  You’ll lead the planning and execution of our internal audit services, with a focus on SOX compliance, adhering to control standards required for a public company. In this role, you will guide internal/co-sourced audit personnel in providing objective assurance and advisory services that mitigate risk and improve controls and compliance across our company.

Additionally, you will provide guidance and support the business with respect to important business initiatives, as well as participate in designing the future-state audit program to include SOX, operational, and compliance audits. This role requires a high-caliber individual with extensive accounting, auditing, and SOX experience, including financial information technology systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to influence decision making at a senior level. The Sr. Director, Internal Audit reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the VP, Global Controller. 

What you'll do

• Operate as a thought leader and champion of internal controls and SOX, assisting management in creating & maintaining tone at the top. Create a vision and strategy by supporting and actively engaging with the team and business partners.
• Manage all internal audit activity to coordinate audit projects, assessments, and regulatory audit requirements to fulfill the purposes and responsibilities approved by senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Develop a future-state vision of the internal audit function for the Company, focused first on SOX and then broader financial and operational audits.  Assess and provide a recommendation on the balance of the team between internal and external resources.
• Prepare the annual risk assessment and Internal Audit Plan and obtain approval of the plan from the Audit Committee.
• Lead the development and on-going execution of the Company’s global SOX program including the risk assessment, scoping, design, walkthroughs, testing, remediation, monitoring and testing strategy.
• Oversee the global design, monitoring and implementation of internal control process enhancements.
• Lead the process to work with process and control owners to design key internal controls and identify changes in existing and/or new activities which require controls.
• Identify gaps in the internal controls design that could lead to financial reporting risk and correct design deficiencies.
• Assess the impact of known control deficiencies and analyze the magnitude of design and execution issues reported throughout the year; lead remediation efforts as needed.
• Collaborate with IT compliance in their responsibilities related to ownership of IT-related controls (documentation, evaluation, remediation, process improvements)
• Coordinate with external auditors to align efforts (including control testing reliance) and ensure alignment on conclusions.
• Train employees on Company policies, programs and internal control requirements.
• Oversee the execution of other tasks or special projects when required by management such as review of system implementations, due diligence reviews, and internal investigations.
• Prepare and present periodic update reports to the Audit Committee, senior management and other stakeholders communicating known controls issues & deficiencies and discussing strategies for enhancing the control environment.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related designation.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a professional audit/SOX capacity, preferably with a mix of Big 4 public accounting firm and public company experience.
• Previous experience leading a company’s SOX program and designing and implementing a system of internal controls (ITGCs and business process controls).
• Extensive knowledge of the internal control framework (specifically COSO 2013) and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
• Advanced knowledge of audit principles and theory, the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Experience with NetSuite and Workiva a plus
• Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize various work streams simultaneously.
• Desire and ability to initially act as a one-person team while defining the balance of internal and external resources into the future.

Perks

• Equity stake in a well-funded growth stage company
• A hybrid in-office approach, allowing you to work remotely a couple of days a week
• A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
• The ability to work from anywhere up to four weeks per year with SeatGeek on Tour
• Benefits package that supports health/dental/vision. We also provide annual subscriptions to Headspace, Ginger.io, and One Medical 
• A focus on transparency. We have regular company meetings and Q&A panels where employees can chat openly with teams across SeatGeek, our co-founders, and external guests from the industry
• $120 a month to spend on tickets to live events
• Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music

SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!