Job Description:
• Establish and lead the internal audit function, including defining the audit charter, methodology, and annual audit plan
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit program covering financial, operational, technology, compliance, and strategic risks
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance audit planning, testing, and continuous monitoring
• Assess risks and controls related to the company’s use of AI and automation, including governance, data quality, model risk, security, and ethical considerations
• Partner closely with leadership, Finance, Legal, Security, IT, Engineering, and Product teams to understand the business and provide actionable insights
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX-readiness and future public-company considerations
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and emerging risk insights to senior management
• Track remediation plans and follow up on audit issues to ensure timely and effective resolution
• Monitor emerging risks (e.g., cybersecurity, privacy, AI/ML use cases, global operations, SaaS revenue models) and adapt the audit plan accordingly
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers to avoid duplication and maximize coverage
• Build, mentor, and scale the internal audit team over time, including developing capabilities in data analytics and AI-assisted auditing
Requirements:
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or public accounting, including leadership experience
• Experience building or transforming an internal audit function, ideally in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment
• Demonstrated experience using data analytics and/or AI tools to improve audit efficiency, coverage, or insight
• Strong understanding of risks associated with AI, automation, and advanced technologies, and how to assess related controls and governance
• Solid knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and governance frameworks
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, less-structured environment with evolving processes
• Excellent communication skills - able to influence, not just report
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders while maintaining independence and objectivity
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification strongly preferred.
Benefits:
• 100% Remote, Global Culture
• Scaling Organization – Tackle meaningful work in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment.
• Transparent Communication – Expect open decision-making and regular company-wide updates.
• Innovation-Driven – Autonomy and support to ship great work and try new things.
• Open Source Roots – Built on community-driven values that shape how we work.
• Empowered Teams – High trust, low ego culture that values outcomes over optics.
• Career Growth Pathways – Defined opportunities to grow and develop your career.
• Approachable Leadership – Transparent execs who are involved, visible, and human.
• Passionate People – Join a team of smart, supportive folks who care deeply about what they do.
• In-Person onboarding - We want you to thrive from day 1 with your fellow new ‘Grafanistas’ to learn all about what we do and how we do it.
• Balance is Key - We operate a global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum. 3 days of your annual leave entitlement are reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days to allow the team to really disconnect.
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