BEDI Partnerships
Director, Internal Audit & SOX
BEDI Partnerships, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About UsAt Udemy, we're on a mission to improve lives through the power of learning. We're a leading global learning company and one of the world's largest education platforms, with more than 67 million learners. Our goal is to provide flexible, effective skill development to empower organizations and individuals.
Talented people are everywhere, and the right opportunity can be hard to come by. That's why we're focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential.
This hybrid position requires two days per week in our San Francisco office.
About You
You thrive in a high-growth company and are keen to roll up your sleeves and take full ownership. You really enjoy bringing structure to systems and processes. You have strong organizational, communication, documentation, and project management skills and can balance competing priorities. You take initiative and can work in a dynamic environment across functions and geographies.
About the role :
Udemy is seeking a Director, Internal Audit & SOX, based in San Francisco, CA, reporting to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Vice President, Corporate Controller. You will be a key member of the Finance and IT management team and serve as Udemy's key internal control and compliance leader. The Director of Internal Audit & SOX will be responsible for oversight and monitoring of Udemy's internal control environment, both from an IT and business process perspective. This role involves leading the development and execution of the internal audit plan, managing SOX compliance efforts, and providing strategic insights to enhance the organization's risk management framework.
About your skills:
Leadership and Management: Strong leadership ensures that the internal audit function operates efficiently and aligns with the organization's objectives.
SOX Compliance: This expertise allows the director to oversee the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls and ensures the organization meets all regulatory requirements.
Audit Expertise: This skill is essential for developing and executing effective audit plans and ensures that audits are thorough and that recommendations enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
Risk Management: Strong risk management skills help the organization proactively address potential issues and implement strategies to minimize risk exposure.
Communication: Effective communication ensures that audit results are clearly understood and that there is collaboration across departments for implementing improvements.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Develop annual audit plans and schedules using a risk-based approach, creating a pipeline of projects related to controls over financial reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team. Promote a culture of diversity, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.
Plan, develop, assign, and oversee an internal program of audits that evaluate the accuracy of information and internal controls.
Lead cross-functional advisory and assurance internal audit engagements. Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
Act as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provide trusted and insightful guidance for implementing controls efficiently.
Communicate identified findings and propose recommendations to management; track the remediation and closure of findings.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as our external auditors.
Proactively advise management on key risk areas and drive remediation plans balancing risk mitigation with pragmatic processes.
We're excited about you because you have:
A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 10+ years of relevant experience in public SaaS and cloud-based technology industries. CPA, CIA or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
A deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB auditing standards.
Demonstrated experience managing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment.
Strong understanding of financial risks of fraud and error and their overall impact to financial control environments.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability.
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Talented people are everywhere, and the right opportunity can be hard to come by. That's why we're focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential.
This hybrid position requires two days per week in our San Francisco office.
About You
You thrive in a high-growth company and are keen to roll up your sleeves and take full ownership. You really enjoy bringing structure to systems and processes. You have strong organizational, communication, documentation, and project management skills and can balance competing priorities. You take initiative and can work in a dynamic environment across functions and geographies.
About the role :
Udemy is seeking a Director, Internal Audit & SOX, based in San Francisco, CA, reporting to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Vice President, Corporate Controller. You will be a key member of the Finance and IT management team and serve as Udemy's key internal control and compliance leader. The Director of Internal Audit & SOX will be responsible for oversight and monitoring of Udemy's internal control environment, both from an IT and business process perspective. This role involves leading the development and execution of the internal audit plan, managing SOX compliance efforts, and providing strategic insights to enhance the organization's risk management framework.
About your skills:
Leadership and Management: Strong leadership ensures that the internal audit function operates efficiently and aligns with the organization's objectives.
SOX Compliance: This expertise allows the director to oversee the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls and ensures the organization meets all regulatory requirements.
Audit Expertise: This skill is essential for developing and executing effective audit plans and ensures that audits are thorough and that recommendations enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
Risk Management: Strong risk management skills help the organization proactively address potential issues and implement strategies to minimize risk exposure.
Communication: Effective communication ensures that audit results are clearly understood and that there is collaboration across departments for implementing improvements.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Develop annual audit plans and schedules using a risk-based approach, creating a pipeline of projects related to controls over financial reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team. Promote a culture of diversity, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.
Plan, develop, assign, and oversee an internal program of audits that evaluate the accuracy of information and internal controls.
Lead cross-functional advisory and assurance internal audit engagements. Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
Act as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provide trusted and insightful guidance for implementing controls efficiently.
Communicate identified findings and propose recommendations to management; track the remediation and closure of findings.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as our external auditors.
Proactively advise management on key risk areas and drive remediation plans balancing risk mitigation with pragmatic processes.
We're excited about you because you have:
A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required and 10+ years of relevant experience in public SaaS and cloud-based technology industries. CPA, CIA or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
A deep understanding of GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes Oxley Act, and PCAOB auditing standards.
Demonstrated experience managing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment.
Strong understanding of financial risks of fraud and error and their overall impact to financial control environments.
Strong project management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability.
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