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Planet · 17 hours ago

Internal Audit Senior Manager

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$163K/yr - $203K/yr

10+ years exp

Planet is a global company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites, providing critical data to various sectors. They are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Manager to lead their audit strategy, ensure SOX compliance, and enhance operational excellence across business processes and IT systems.

AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead the SOX Compliance Program, including risk-based planning, scoping, process walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, and reporting results to Finance Leadership and the Audit Committee

Serve as primary liaison to external auditors, overseeing coordination, evidence requests, walkthroughs, reliance expectations, and resolution of audit findings

Develop deep expertise in end-to-end business processes, critical IT applications, and data flows impacting financial reporting

Conduct risk assessments and lead SOX scoping for new systems, product launches, process changes, and infrastructure upgrades

Design, implement, and evaluate business process controls in partnership with Global Accounting, Supply Chain, Corporate Engineering, and business owners

Partner with IT Internal Audit to align SOX strategy, testing approaches, timelines, and reliance opportunities

Oversee documentation quality, ensuring complete and accurate process narratives, flowcharts, and consistent SOX standards across all business units

Review and evaluate key business control testing, ensuring compliance with SOX and PCAOB/SEC requirements

Evaluate and monitor control deficiencies, ensure timely remediation, and support continuous control maturity improvements

Identify opportunities to streamline controls by reducing redundancy, simplifying workflows, and leveraging technology for automation and efficiency

Foster strong control ownership and accountability through cross-functional collaboration and education

Lead special projects and strategic initiatives to advance Internal Audit and enterprise-wide governance

Qualification

SOX complianceInternal controlsRisk managementAudit strategyAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsCollaborationBig 4 experienceCPA certificationCIA certificationLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

10+ years of experience in audit, risk management, internal controls, and SOX compliance at a public company

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Deep understanding of SOX, COSO, PCAOB/SEC requirements, and internal control design and evaluation

Ability to build and execute risk-based audit plans aligned with business and IT risks

Solid project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional alignment and leadership engagement

Experience collaborating with external auditors and managing stakeholder expectations

Preferred

Big 4 public accounting experience with public company clients

Certifications such as CPA or CIA

Leadership excellence, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of collaboration, improvement, and efficiency