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Elastic is seeking a highly motivated professional to execute the IT SOX Program and assist the Head of Internal Audit in various internal audit activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly technical candidate who can influence and build upon the foundation of existing internal controls to help lead, develop, and scale our IT SOX control policies, processes and conduct internal audits to support Elastic’s rapid growth. 

As the leader of the IT internal audit function, you will be responsible for evaluating technical aspects of systems, processes, and controls, identifying and mitigating control gaps, partnering with business and engineering teams to support the company’s growth and expansion, and ensuring the company’s compliance with SOX 404 and certain other regulatory requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete the ITGC elements of SOX compliance including quarterly and annual reviews
• Work with business and IT control owners to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability of new and existing controls 
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, InfoSec, Legal, and Accounting to thoroughly understand their business and identify appropriate risk mitigations and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate them.  Recommend areas of emphasis for targeted audit procedures and full internal audit
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and provide guidance on risk management and corporate governance matters
• Lead and mentor a team of internal auditors to ensure execution of audit plans and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership and the Audit Committee on the status of internal audit activities, findings, and recommendations
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by executive leadership

Basic Requirements

• • 12+ years experience in IT Internal Audit and SOX compliance. Experience in public accounting/consulting firms is a must
  • Experience operating in high-growth technology public companies
  • Experience auditing internally developed in-scope systems
  • Previous experience working with Big 4 firms, in an audit capacity, understanding SEC and PCAOB requirements
  • Strong leadership and presentation experience, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems or Finance/Accounting
  • Industry certifications in security, technology, and/or business management (e.g., CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CISA)
  • Experience utilizing AuditBoard

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary.  This role does not have a variable compensation component.  

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. 

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.  

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.  Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:$128,200—$202,900 USDThe typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:$153,800—$243,300 USDAdditional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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