Internal Audit Senior Analyst
Planet Labs Inc.About the role
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planet is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Analyst to execute our audit strategy and uphold a robust, scalable control environment. This role is central to ensuring effective SOX compliance across key business processes and supporting IT/data systems. You will identify opportunities to optimize internal controls and partner cross-functionally to reduce complexity, enhance audit efficiency, and build a scalable foundation for future compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about process improvement and internal control optimization.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Lead the execution of assigned SOX compliance processes, including risk-based planning, scoping, process walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
- Coordinate with external auditors to manage evidence requests, walkthroughs, follow-ups and reliance expectations.
- Develop expertise in end-to-end business processes, critical IT applications, and data flows impacting financial reporting.
- Design, implement, and evaluate business process controls in partnership with Global Accounting, Supply Chain, Corporate Engineering, and business owners.
- Partner with IT Internal Audit to align SOX strategy, testing approaches, timelines, and reliance opportunities.
- Prepare and update process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices.
- Evaluate and monitor control deficiencies, ensure timely remediation, and support continuous control maturity improvements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline controls by reducing redundancy, simplifying workflows, and leveraging technology for automation and efficiency.
What You Bring:
- 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit at a public company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Understanding of SOX, COSO, PCAOB/SEC requirements, and internal control design and evaluation.
- Project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional alignment and leadership engagement.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Big 4 public accounting experience with public company clients.
- Certifications such as CPA or CIA.
- Experience in leveraging and monitoring AI-driven controls testing.
Application Deadline:
September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm PST
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Compensation:
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Addition
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