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Audit Subject Matter Expert

8VC, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Fieldguide’s Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training/certifications, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.About Us:Fieldguide is establishing a new state of trust for global commerce and capital markets through automating and streamlining the work of assurance and audit practitioners specifically within cybersecurity, privacy, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Put simply, we build software for the people who enable trust between businesses.We’re based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. We're backed by top investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Y Combinator, Floodgate, Elad Gil, Justin Kan, Qasar Younis, Eric Ries, and more.We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We need people from all backgrounds and walks of life to help build the future of audit and advisory. Fieldguide’s team is inclusive, driven, humble and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking teammates that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.As an early stage start-up employee, you’ll have the opportunity to build out the future of business trust. We make audit practitioners’ lives easier by eliminating up to 50% of their work and giving them better work-life balance. If you share our values and enthusiasm for building a great culture and product, you will find a home at Fieldguide.About the Role:Fieldguide is hiring our first Audit Subject Matter Expert to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with customers to configure and optimize their audit workflows using the Fieldguide platform, helping them streamline processes and maximize value. You’ll also act as our in-house audit expert, partnering across product, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure the platform aligns with industry standards and drives successful customer outcomes. Additionally, you’ll lead key internal audit initiatives, including managing our own compliance efforts.What You’ll Do:Configure, implement, and optimize audit workflows within the Fieldguide platform for customers.Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, streamlining their audit processes and maximizing platform value.Provide expert guidance on audit standards and best practices across multiple practice areas (e.g., financial audits, government audits like NIST, FedRAMP, or CMMC).Act as a strategic partner with product and engineering to enhance platform capabilities based on audit expertise and customer feedback.Be a technical resource for internal teams, advising on complex audit scenarios and ensuring adherence to standards and frameworks.Drive successful outcomes through hands-on platform configuration, workflow optimization, and customer engagement.Lead Fieldguide’s internal compliance efforts, including CMMC certification and other relevant initiatives.About You:7+ years of experience in external and/or internal audit roles, ideally across both.Deep expertise in at least one of the following areas:Outstanding project management and implementation skills, with experience leading end-to-end projects independently.Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex audit concepts to both customers and cross-functional teams.Consultative mindset with a problem-solving approach, focused on driving tangible outcomes.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working independently to make things happen.Preferred Experience:Previous work experience at a SaaS startup.More about Fieldguide:Fieldguide is a values-based company. Our values are:Fearless - Inspire & break down seemingly impossible walls.Fast - Launch fast with excellence, iterate to perfection.Lovable - Deliver happiness & 11 star experiences.Owners - Execute & run the business with ownership.Win-win - Create mutual value & earn trust for life.Inclusive - Scale the best ideas with inclusive teams.Some of our benefits include:Competitive compensation packages with meaningful ownership.Unlimited PTO.401k.Wellness benefits, including a bundle of free therapy sessions.Technology & Work from Home reimbursement.

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