The RealReal
Senior Internal Audit Analyst
The RealReal, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About The RoleWe are looking for an eager Senior Internal Audit Analyst to join our growing Internal Audit department as we try to build out our team and bring the function in-house. This role will work closely with internal and external partners, interacting on a day to day basis with team members across technology, finance and operations teams to both lead and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing and risk mitigation activities in a highly complex and fast-paced marketplace environment. This role will also get to participate in ad hoc Internal Audit special projects and enterprise risk management as needed.
What You Get To Do EverydayBuild relationships with key stakeholders across the Company to anticipate changes in the business, processes, systems, and tools utilized or relied upon within our control environment
Prioritize and lead project management activities related to the tracking and reporting of current project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks
Coordinate testing efforts and produce high quality work papers to document control testing performed, results, and conclusions in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 program.
Assist with the management of our Company's audit, risk and compliance tool, including but not limited to changes in controls, process, control owners, and test plan along with document requests.
Coordinate the updating of process documentation and control details within our GRC tool
Develop and maintain document requests and coordinate the delivery of audit evidence
Participate in and lead preliminary discussions for potential findings with control and process owners to verify findings, obtain explanations and evidence, and document responses
Partner with control and process owners to develop remediation plans for confirmed findings and to identify process improvements to the overall internal control environment
Assist in the performance of internal audits, as needed by the department
Apply professional auditing principles and standards to evaluate internal controls to ensure fieldwork and work papers comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and department standards
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors
Communicate with and educate stakeholders across our company on the importance of internal controls and Internal Audit's role in helping to ensure our Company maintains an effective and efficient control environment
Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert in an advisory capacity by helping process owners identify opportunities for enhancements with the goal of mitigating risk and improving financial and operational performance
What You Bring To The Role
MInimum Requirements:
Degree in Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Computer Information Systems or related field
4+ years of public accounting or audit experience
Proficient knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and methodology, internal control framework (specifically COSO), GAAP, and understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
Risk-based mindset to approaching the prioritization and assessment of audit risks and findings
Experience performing and reviewing SOX control testing and documentation for financial process controls including walkthroughs, narratives, process flow charts
Solid understanding of application and ITGC controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a proven ability to articulate risks and their related impact to stakeholders across the organization
Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and see projects through to completion
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a proven history of problem-solving
Eagerness to learn and desire to grow
Preferred Requirements:
Big 4 Public Accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients
Experience with internal audit GRC tools, i.e. Auditboard
CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification (or actively working
towards achieving certification)
Project/audit management experience
Experience communicating audit requirements and results to process and control owners
Experience with Google Business Suite
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)* and 10 Paid Company Holidays
* Unlimited DTO with Manager approval
The expected salary range for this role is $101,745.00-$122,400.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.
The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories-including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home-in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That's why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
What You Get To Do EverydayBuild relationships with key stakeholders across the Company to anticipate changes in the business, processes, systems, and tools utilized or relied upon within our control environment
Prioritize and lead project management activities related to the tracking and reporting of current project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks
Coordinate testing efforts and produce high quality work papers to document control testing performed, results, and conclusions in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 program.
Assist with the management of our Company's audit, risk and compliance tool, including but not limited to changes in controls, process, control owners, and test plan along with document requests.
Coordinate the updating of process documentation and control details within our GRC tool
Develop and maintain document requests and coordinate the delivery of audit evidence
Participate in and lead preliminary discussions for potential findings with control and process owners to verify findings, obtain explanations and evidence, and document responses
Partner with control and process owners to develop remediation plans for confirmed findings and to identify process improvements to the overall internal control environment
Assist in the performance of internal audits, as needed by the department
Apply professional auditing principles and standards to evaluate internal controls to ensure fieldwork and work papers comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and department standards
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors
Communicate with and educate stakeholders across our company on the importance of internal controls and Internal Audit's role in helping to ensure our Company maintains an effective and efficient control environment
Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert in an advisory capacity by helping process owners identify opportunities for enhancements with the goal of mitigating risk and improving financial and operational performance
What You Bring To The Role
MInimum Requirements:
Degree in Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Computer Information Systems or related field
4+ years of public accounting or audit experience
Proficient knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and methodology, internal control framework (specifically COSO), GAAP, and understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
Risk-based mindset to approaching the prioritization and assessment of audit risks and findings
Experience performing and reviewing SOX control testing and documentation for financial process controls including walkthroughs, narratives, process flow charts
Solid understanding of application and ITGC controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a proven ability to articulate risks and their related impact to stakeholders across the organization
Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and see projects through to completion
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a proven history of problem-solving
Eagerness to learn and desire to grow
Preferred Requirements:
Big 4 Public Accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients
Experience with internal audit GRC tools, i.e. Auditboard
CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification (or actively working
towards achieving certification)
Project/audit management experience
Experience communicating audit requirements and results to process and control owners
Experience with Google Business Suite
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)* and 10 Paid Company Holidays
* Unlimited DTO with Manager approval
The expected salary range for this role is $101,745.00-$122,400.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.
The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories-including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home-in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That's why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.