About the Role:We are seeking a strategic and technically fluent Lead, IT Audit to join our Finance team reporting to the Head of Internal Audit. This is a broad, high-impact role spanning both IT SOX compliance and operational IT audits. You will help establish and elevate our technology controls program end to end - owning the IT SOX lifecycle, designing the IT general and application controls framework, embedding AI and automation into how we test and monitor controls, and delivering value-added operational IT and cybersecurity audits that strengthen how the company builds and runs its systems. You will partner with leaders across Engineering, Security, IT, Finance, and the business to ensure sound technology controls are built into how the company operates as we scale. This role is ideal for someone who thinks like a builder, not just an auditor - someone who can translate complex control and security requirements into practical, scalable processes in a fast-moving SaaS environment with modern cloud architecture and complex data flows.
This role can be based in either San Francisco or New York City. We work from our offices on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (our Anchor Days) because we do our best thinking and building together in person. We're looking for someone who's excited to work alongside the team during those days.
What You'll Achieve:- Own the full IT SOX lifecycle - scoping, risk assessment, documentation, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting - driving automation and efficiency across IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs)
- Design, operate, and continuously improve technology controls spanning user access and segregation of duties, change management, SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, interfaces, data flows, and system-generated reports
- Design and execute value-added operational IT and cybersecurity audits - across cloud infrastructure, security operations, identity and access management, data protection and privacy, disaster recovery and resilience, and vendor and third-party risk - while driving enterprise-level technology risk assessment that anticipates emerging risks before they materialize
- Serve as a strategic advisor on cross-functional initiatives (product launches, new systems, architecture changes, M&A) and as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring sound controls are built in from day one and audit evidence is complete, clear, and timely
- Own IT control deficiencies from identification through sustained remediation while partnering with and educating system owners to build a culture of ownership and accountability
- Champion the adoption of AI and modern tooling - from automated control testing and anomaly detection to continuous monitoring and AI-assisted documentation - to make the IT audit function smarter, faster, and more forward-looking
Skills You'll Need to Bring:- 12+ years of progressive IT audit, IT SOX, or technology risk experience, with a combination of Big 4 and high-growth technology company experience
- Deep, hands-on ownership of IT SOX/ITGC programs, with a strong understanding of PCAOB standards, SEC requirements, and frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading operational IT audits end to end - including annual planning, risk-based scoping, fieldwork, and reporting - across areas such as IT operations, infrastructure resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity, capacity and availability management, and IT vendor and third-party risk
- Strong cybersecurity audit experience with working fluency in frameworks and regulations such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA, and the ability to translate them into practical, testable controls
- Software or SaaS industry experience is a must - particularly modern cloud-based technology stacks (AWS, GCP, Azure), software development lifecycles, and complex data flows - paired with strong technical knowledge across cloud security configurations, identity and access management, change management, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise IT operations risks and controls
- Process leadership - a track record of building functions, designing new processes and policies, and driving continuous improvement
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field; CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification required
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and audit topics into clear language and influence partners across all levels of the organization
Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role's scope and complexity, and the candidate's experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $220,000 per year.
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