SailPoint is seeking an experienced leader to join our team to develop and lead our internal audit programs. In this role you are responsible for developing and improving the internal controls framework and compliance at SailPoint. You must be a leader, have strong experience in internal audit, COSO framework, PCAOB requirements, be detail oriented, have strong technical and communication skills, and be hands-on. The position requires management capabilities to communicate with and educate finance and non-finance personnel on internal controls, financial policies, and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute SailPoint’s annual compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Act
• Oversee the development and implementation of the annual internal audit plan, ensuring audit engagements are well defined, risk based and complete on time and on budget;
• Direct the overall performance of audit work, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting business processes and procedures
• Manage relationship and outcomes expected from third party vendors engaged in performing testing or advisory services
• Monitor the implementation of outstanding audit recommendations and validating their implementation
• Perform risk-based, continuous monitoring of SailPoint's control environment, assessing the adequacy of the controls across SailPoint's business functions
• Oversee independent external auditors in their annual SOX audits and SOC 2 audits, ensuring efficient and effective coverage of financial and other controls and maximum reliance on internal audit work
• Develop, execute, and manage the ERM assessment process and issue management, establishing collaborative relationships with key business owners to assist in the development, assessment and monitoring of mitigation plans for enterprise risks to ensure all risks are managed to an acceptable level
• Report findings to senior management and SailPoint’s audit committee
• Direct, recommend and implement appropriate methodologies to ensure internal audit efficiencies and that address changes in internal audit standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with various departments when an internal audit perspective is requested
• Provide technical assistance to functional business areas in development, refinement and documentation of internal controls and business process improvements
• Maintain a solid understanding of relevant business policies and processes
• Develop strong, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the company; maintain on-going and constant communications with stakeholders to discuss risks
• Advise functional business groups on design and new process implementation as requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or MBA
• 12+ years of experience in audit or SOX compliance from Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal auditing or related field – technology industry experience highly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of SOX requirements and the COSO Internal Controls framework
• A recognized professional qualification preferred (CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact across all functions within the company; nationally and internationally
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment experiencing rapid growth and change
• Skilled at providing creative recommendations for minimization of business risks and improving business processes
• Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise, detailed, and clear oral and written reports
• Capable of working independently and unsupervised
• Strong organizational and time management skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.