Spotify Internal Audit & Risk (IAR) is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to support the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts including oversight over the control risk framework, testing scope and approach, advising on control implications, coordination with the external auditors and reporting to Finance leadership.

As a successful candidate, you must have strong program management skills and experience to handle the intricacies and dependencies of a dynamic SOX program. You must be comfortable with handling an ever-evolving workload, collaborating and aligning regularly with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to understand complex business processes and system workflows, identify associated risks, and help guide business owners and engineering teams in defining best practice control improvements, risk management principles, and risk mitigation plans, and provide value-add recommendations. You have experience working in technology companies working in cloud environments, and which utilize common software as a service (SaaS) systems. Finally, you are willing to roll up your sleeves and dive into the details, and ensure the delivery of quality documentation and communications!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and participate in the testing of business processes in our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls framework (including testing automated controls, key reports testing, and understanding ITGC dependencies). This covers planning, execution of walkthroughs and testing, reporting, escalation, and continuous improvement (e.g. control rationalization, testing approach, automatization).
• Manage co-sourced providers and coordinate with external auditors, internal stakeholder, and process owners to ensure engagement and timely execution of the SOX testing program for the processes you own.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders as they address control deficiencies and/or make significant process changes (e.g. implementation of new systems).
• Understand the businesses you are auditing including their strategy, product lifecycle, associated business processes, technology, and related regulatory requirements.
• Support business and technology projects by advising on risk and compliance matters.
• Partner with other IAR team members to coordinate cross-vertical audit projects and initiatives in alignment with IAR’s strategy.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• 6 years of relevant SOX compliance and/or internal audit experience.
• Detailed understanding of SOX testing methodologies, risk assessment practices, the COSO framework, and accounting and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Experience designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls as part of SOX compliance for public companies.
• Experience with IFRS or equivalent accounting frameworks.
• Strong relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills to build networks, and interact persuasively with the business and engineering partners.
• Demonstrated exemplary multi-tasking and time management skills to deliver multiple projects to a high quality within aggressive timelines.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong presentation skills and can articulate sophisticated problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business context and processes to identify risks; assess sophisticated challenges; structure potential solutions that can lead to resolution with senior partners.
• Possesses a high energy level, intellectual curiosity, and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment.
• CPA certification and experience with AuditBoard are considered a plus.

• For this role, there will be some in-person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come into the New York office 2 times per week. 

The United States base range for this position is $107,441.00 to $153,487.00, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

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