Senior Manager of Internal Audit

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

Block is looking for a Senior Manager of Internal Audit. You will report to the Business Process Internal Audit Lead and partner with the Technology Internal Audit Leads to develop and maintain the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. You will lead SOX projects supported by internal resources and external co-source partners and ensure that team members are performing in line with expectations. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization (including the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Directors) to identify, communicate, and remediate risks to Block’s ongoing compliance with SOX requirements. Stretch opportunities may include, but not be limited to, executing and supporting the expansion of Block’s regulatory compliance and operational audit programs.

You Will:

• Serve as the Internal Audit “owner” of certain core accounting and revenue SOX cycles

• Supervise the execution of internal resources and co-source partnerships to guarantee the timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality completion of SOX-related tasks in accordance with agreed-upon standards

• For assigned SOX areas, monitor the environment for changes that may impact the design or operating effectiveness of key controls

• Drive the documentation and ongoing improvement of Block’s overall SOX methodology and risk assessment

• Promote collaborative relationships with Management / control owners and Technology Audit counterparts

• Support the ongoing refinement of Internal Audit’s strategy and programs and represent Internal Audit as part of interdepartmental working groups

• Prepare project status updates / metrics and related presentations for the Global Head of Internal Audit and Audit & Risk Committee 

• Provide strategic direction and expertise in audit approach and execution

• Support the scoping and execution of regulatory compliance (non-SOX) and operational audits, as needed

Qualifications

You Have:

• 7+ years in expanding leadership roles (with experience managing teams) in a well-disciplined organization where best practices are important to the management of the business.

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Big 4 firm experience highly preferred.

• Experience with technical accounting, SOX/audit methodologies, and risk management within a complex technology, financial services, or other regulated business

• Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) is preferred

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $152,100 - USD $185,900
Zone B: USD $141,500 - USD $172,900
Zone C: USD $133,800 - USD $163,600
Zone D: USD $121,700 - USD $148,700

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Lif