Senior Manager, IT Audit

Elastic is seeking a highly motivated professional to execute the IT SOX Program and assist the Head of Internal Audit in various internal audit activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly technical candidate who can influence and build upon the foundation of existing internal controls to help lead, develop, and scale our IT SOX control policies, processes and conduct internal audits to support Elastic’s rapid growth.

As the leader of the IT internal audit function, you will be responsible for evaluating technical aspects of systems, processes, and controls, identifying and mitigating control gaps, partnering with business and engineering teams to support the company’s growth and expansion, and ensuring the company’s compliance with SOX 404 and certain other regulatory requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete the ITGC elements of SOX compliance including quarterly and annual reviews
• Work with business and IT control owners to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability of new and existing controls
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, InfoSec, Legal, and Accounting to thoroughly understand their business and identify appropriate risk mitigations and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate them. Recommend areas of emphasis for targeted audit procedures and full internal audit
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and provide guidance on risk management and corporate governance matters
• Lead and mentor a team of internal auditors to ensure execution of audit plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership and the Audit Committee on the status of internal audit activities, findings, and recommendations
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by executive leadership

Basic Requirements

• - 12+ years experience in IT Internal Audit and SOX compliance. Experience in public accounting/consulting firms is a must
  • Experience operating in high-growth technology public companies
  • Experience auditing internally developed in-scope systems
  • Previous experience working with Big 4 firms, in an audit capacity, understanding SEC and PCAOB requirements
  • Strong leadership and presentation experience, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems or Finance/Accounting
  • Industry certifications in security, technology, and/or business management (e.g., CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CISA)
  • Experience utilizing AuditBoard