Elastic

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

United States Full Time

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

Elastic is seeking its next Internal Audit and SOX Business Process Controls Senior Manager who will report to and assist the Head of Internal Audit. This is a great opportunity for a strong Senior Manager to join our team to help lead, develop and scale our control policies, processes and audits in support of Elastic’s rapid growth. We’re seeking someone experienced, who is a self starter and able to hit the ground running. Our current Senior Manager is transitioning to a role in the office of Finance Transformation so will be able to assist in the changeover.

You will manage a team of four and be part of an eight member internal audit team responsible for the company’s compliance with SOX 404 and certain other regulatory requirements. You will also assist in evaluating new in-scope systems, processes and controls, identifying and mitigating control gaps, all while partnering with finance, legal, and HR teams to support the company’s growth and expansion.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Plan, oversee and manage the end-to-end SOX compliance lifecycle encompassing risk assessment, scoping, control testing, and key report validation.
  • Identify and execute value-add operational audits to improve process efficiency and mitigate risks across the organization.
  • Manage and mentor a distributed team, including global resources.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Work with the business and control owners to ensure quality, consistency and scalability of new and existing controls. 
  • Advocate for continuous improvement of our system of internal controls and provide training to internal control owners.
  • Establish processes to identify and communicate internal control gaps to relevant parties and track remediation to closure.
  • Work closely with external auditors to ensure that the SOX Program meets their requirements in terms of scope, timing and approach.
  • Prepare quarterly SOX status updates and dashboards for the Audit Committee
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust and influence at all levels.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in Internal Audit or SOX compliance. Experience in public accounting is a must.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent Finance/Accounting
  • Proficiency in compliance software (e.g. AuditBoard)

Bonus Points

  • Industry certifications CPA or CIA highly preferred


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 USD
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:
$153,800$243,300 USD

Additional 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

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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