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Viant Technology · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Viant Technology is a leader in CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. The Sr. Manager, Internal Audit will lead the SOX compliance program, contribute to risk assessments, and oversee audits to enhance the internal control environment while mentoring junior team members.

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the end-to-end SOX 404(b) compliance program, including annual planning, scoping, risk assessment, controls testing, key report validation, remediation, and executive reporting. Ensure coordination across internal stakeholders, co-sourced providers, and external auditors for an efficient and compliant program

Contribute to the enterprise risk assessment process and the development of the strategic internal audit plan, aligning priorities with business and governance risks. Design, manage, and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan, in collaboration with the Director of Internal audit, leading the execution of financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits and targeted investigations

Lead targeted audits and investigations across key business processes, ensuring the timely identification of control gaps, root causes, and actionable recommendations

Provide strategic direction for enhancing the internal control environment through automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen operational resilience

Supervise and review audit workpapers to ensure consistency between objectives, evidence, and conclusions, maintaining high standards aligned with PCAOB and SOX 404(b) requirements

Partner with IT leadership to evaluate and strengthen IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated business process controls (ITACs), ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation

Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, collaborating with business owners to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve control maturity

Support and oversee the organization’s SOC 2 certification process, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and control mapping to Trust Services Criteria

Serve as a key audit advisor during ERP or other enterprise system implementations, ensuring design and configuration support SOX and operational compliance requirements

Develop and deliver training on internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit best practices to process and control owners, promoting a culture of accountability and control awareness

Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in internal controls, cybersecurity, and governance

Participate in the preparation of Audit Committee materials and support Audit Committee meetings by assisting with presentations, providing insights, and addressing questions on audit activities, findings, and risk themes

Manage financial and operational due diligence for M&A activities, assessing target environments and leading post-acquisition integration of controls and audit processes

Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on audit methodology, project management, and stakeholder engagement

Perform ad hoc reviews and projects as directed by the Director or Chief Audit Executive in response to evolving business priorities

Qualification

SOX 404(b) complianceInternal audit planningRisk assessmentFinancial audit methodologiesProfessional certificationsData analyticsERP implementationsIT General ControlsM&A activitiesExecutive communicationProject managementCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required

Professional certification(s) required: CPA, CIA, and/or CISA

In-depth understanding of U.S. GAAP, COSO framework, and financial and operational audit methodologies; demonstrated experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls

Proven success leading SOX 404(b) programs, including first-year implementations

Demonstrated experience supporting M&A activities, including financial and operational due diligence, internal controls assessment, and post-acquisition integration

Supervise and review audit workpapers to ensure consistency between objectives, evidence, and conclusions, maintaining high standards aligned with PCAOB and SOX 404(b) requirements

Lead and oversee the end-to-end SOX 404(b) compliance program, including annual planning, scoping, risk assessment, controls testing, key report validation, remediation, and executive reporting

Contribute to the enterprise risk assessment process and the development of the strategic internal audit plan, aligning priorities with business and governance risks

Design, manage, and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan, in collaboration with the Director of Internal audit, leading the execution of financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits and targeted investigations

Lead targeted audits and investigations across key business processes, ensuring the timely identification of control gaps, root causes, and actionable recommendations

Partner with IT leadership to evaluate and strengthen IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated business process controls (ITACs), ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation

Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, collaborating with business owners to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve control maturity

Support and oversee the organization's SOC 2 certification process, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and control mapping to Trust Services Criteria

Serve as a key audit advisor during ERP or other enterprise system implementations, ensuring design and configuration support SOX and operational compliance requirements

Develop and deliver training on internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit best practices to process and control owners, promoting a culture of accountability and control awareness

Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in internal controls, cybersecurity, and governance

Manage financial and operational due diligence for M&A activities, assessing target environments and leading post-acquisition integration of controls and audit processes

Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on audit methodology, project management, and stakeholder engagement

Perform ad hoc reviews and projects as directed by the Director or Chief Audit Executive in response to evolving business priorities

Preferred

8+ years of progressive internal audit, SOX, or risk assurance experience (public company and/or Big 4 strongly preferred)

Master's degree preferred

COBIT framework knowledge a plus

Experience leveraging data analytics to identify patterns, assess risks, and generate actionable business insights

Experience overseeing ERP implementations (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) with strong understanding of automated control design

Proficiency with AuditBoard or similar audit management platforms for planning, testing, issue tracking, and reporting

Familiarity with process flowchart and documentation tools

Demonstrated ability to manage co-sourced teams and coordinate across functions including Finance, IT, and Legal

Basic understanding of IT General Computer Controls (ITGCs) and their role in system reliability and compliance

Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making and clearly present audit results to senior leadership and the Audit Committee

Advanced project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Strong commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of the audit function