IT Internal Audit Senior Manager

Summary

Join Planet's Internal Audit team as an experienced IT Internal Audit Senior Manager. This full-time, remote position based in California is crucial for executing Planet's audit strategy and ensuring SOX compliance related to IT systems and business processes. You will lead IT SOX compliance, coordinate with external auditors, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls. The role requires deep understanding of business processes, IT systems, and data flows impacting financial reporting. Planet offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, paid parental leave, remote work environment, and various other perks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or internal controls with SOX compliance in a public company environment
• Deep understanding of PCAOB/SEC requirements, ITGCs, ITACs, IPE testing, and control evaluation
• Experience successfully building and executing risk-based audit plans aligned with business and IT risks
• Strong knowledge of system development lifecycle, change management, and access provisioning
• Excellent project management, organizational, and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional engagement and leadership alignment
• Experience collaborating with external auditors and managing expectations

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the IT SOX Compliance Program, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, segregation of duties, and key report testing
• Leads the coordination and commutation with the external auditor for matters relating to internal controls over financial reporting
• Oversees the coordination and resolution of any internal or external audit findings for IT SOX related matters
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, critical IT systems, and data flows that impact financial reporting
• Conduct risk assessments and lead SOX scoping efforts for new systems, product launches, process changes, and infrastructure upgrades
• Provide expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of ITGCs and IT Application Controls (ITACs), in collaboration with Corporate Engineering, Cybersecurity, and IT leadership
• Oversee control walkthroughs, process narratives, system inventories, and quality assurance documentation across all SOX IT areas
• Coordinate and review testing of ITGCs, key reports, SOC 1 reports, IPEs, and automated controls; assess evidence for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate and monitor control deficiencies, ensure timely remediation, and support continuous control maturity improvements
• Identify opportunities to streamline controls and leverage technology for improved testing, monitoring, and documentation efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process owners and leaderships to promote ownership, strengthen the control environment, and enhance compliance accountability
• Support internal audits related to IT operations, cybersecurity, data governance, and participate in the development of risk-based audit plans
• Prepare insights, findings, and updates to Finance Leadership and the Audit Committee

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audit data analytics tools and automation technologies
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience working on publicly traded companies
• Familiarity with cloud security and emerging technologies
• Background in cybersecurity risk assessments and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
• Hands-on experience with SOX project management software or audit platforms
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA
• Experience in dynamic tech or high-growth environments
• Ability to work in our SF-HQ approximately once per week
• Compliance audit experience with a CA-based company

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Remote-friendly work environment
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off