Discord · 2 months ago
Senior Director, Internal Audit
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$292K/yr - $328K/yr
10+ years expDiscord is a platform used by over 200 million people for gaming and social interaction. They are seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead their internal audit function, enhance SOX compliance, and drive enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Enhance and optimize Discord's existing SOX compliance framework, driving continuous improvements to streamline and reduce compliance burden, while ensuring effective design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting
Lead SOX testing programs and coordinate with external auditors to ensure successful compliance assessments
Develop and implement risk-based audit methodologies to evaluate control effectiveness
Leverage IT audit expertise to assess technology controls, cybersecurity posture, and data governance practices
Conduct audits of critical IT systems, applications, and infrastructure supporting Discord's platform
Evaluate cloud security controls, API governance, and third-party technology vendor risk management
Assess privacy controls and data protection measures in compliance with global regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance and financial controls testing in public company environments
Strong background in IT audit, including experience with cloud technologies, cybersecurity controls, and data governance
Experience developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management programs
Knowledge of global ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability disclosure requirements
Proven track record of building and scaling audit functions in high-growth technology companies
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties)
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Company
Discord
Discord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$995.41MKey Investors
Flat CapitalDragoneer Investment GroupSony Interactive Entertainment
2024-03-01Secondary Market
2022-11-22Series I
2022-03-12Secondary Market· $10.86M
Leadership Team
Stanislav Vishnevskiy
CTO & Co-Founder
Mike Polner
VP, Global Head of Marketing
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