Senior Director, Internal Audit

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Director of Internal Audit to lead and evolve our global Internal Audit functions. This role is designed for a high-level strategist who can balance operational efficiency with rigorous independence. Reporting administratively to the CFO and functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, you will serve as a key guardian of Braze’s integrity and a strategic advisor to leadership.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of navigating the complexities of a high-growth, public SaaS environment. We are looking for someone who moves beyond traditional auditing to provide proactive, data-driven insights that help the business scale safely. You are a relationship-builder who can collaborate across the organization to identify risks and implement pragmatic, value-added solutions. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, Agile environment, leveraging automation to provide real-time assurance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the Internal Audit charter and develop a multi-year audit plan. Direct the execution of a comprehensive operational and risk-based audit program that evaluates the effectiveness of business processes and internal controls
• Scale a high-performing global audit team by integrating top-tier internal talent with subject-matter-expert co-source providers. Cultivate a forward-thinking culture that prioritizes technical mastery in AI, SaaS infrastructure, and data analytics
• Building and scaling a continuous monitoring and AI-enabled testing program
• Oversee the audit lifecycle using Jira and Agile methodologies, ensuring the team remains nimble, transparent, and aligned with the velocity of our Technology and Engineering orgs
• Oversee the end-to-end SOX assurance testing lifecycle, including the methodology for design and operating effectiveness testing. You will be responsible for the quality of testing workpapers, deficiency evaluation, and ensuring the technical accuracy of results provided to external auditors
• Partner closely with the Legal organization to facilitate the quarterly ERM program, ensuring key enterprise risks are identified, monitored, and reported to executive leadership.
• Partner with the Technology and Legal organizations on AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy initiatives, providing a risk and controls perspective as we scale our use of emerging technologies and navigate global privacy regulations
• Directly manage the functional relationship with the Audit Committee. Lead quarterly presentations, provide independent assessments of the control environment, and facilitate private sessions with Committee members
• Work closely with the CFO and executive leadership to ensure the audit function supports business velocity while maintaining robust compliance and fiscal discipline
• Oversee the optimization of the Workiva platform to centralize SOX compliance, internal audit documentation, and executive reporting

WHO YOU ARE

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a public SaaS company or Big 4 firm
• Proven ability to interface directly with Board Directors and the CFO. You are comfortable delivering "hard truths" with professional diplomacy and data-backed evidence
• Deep understanding of SOX compliance, including sections 302 and 404
• Passion for creating scalable systems and are familiar with AI governance frameworks, and have a vision for how AI agents and automation can be built into the audit workflow to increase coverage without increasing friction
• Proven experience overseeing Cybersecurity and Privacy audits (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) within a cloud-native environment; ability to evaluate technical security controls and data lifecycle management
• Deep understanding of ITGCs, cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), and compliance frameworks (COSO, ISO, NIST, SOC)
• Deep understanding of data engineering and analytics tools (Airflow, Fivetran, dbt, Snowflake, Looker)
• Process improvement enthusiast who views audit as more than a checklist activity
• Experience with Workiva is a plus
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $158,000 - $237,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $176,000 - $265,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

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