Manager, Internal Audit

BigCommerce’s mission is to help merchants sell more at every stage of growth, from small startups, to mid-market businesses to large enterprises. We focus on being the best ecommerce platform so our customers can focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.

We are equally passionate about growing our employee’s careers and providing them an incredible experience as we rapidly expand across the globe. We are proud to have been recognized numerous times for our product and workplace culture. We empower our people and customers to build, innovate and grow, so together we can redefine the ecommerce industry.

BigCommerce is seeking an experienced Manager, Internal Audit to join their Internal Audit team. The Manager, Internal Audit, is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on Business SOX compliance activities including designing, testing, and remediation of business process SOX controls.  The role will primarily be engaged with SOX compliance activities initially, however, is expected to expand over time to be involved with the Company’s enterprise risk management process and operational audits addressing the Company’s strategic, operational, and regulatory compliance risks.  The position reports to the Sr. Director of Internal Audit. Although there are no immediate managerial responsibilities of direct staff, this position will manage outsourced consultants including reviewing work papers, instructing audit staff, and preparing/reviewing the audit report of observations. This role will collaborate closely with the Company’s external auditors to manage the execution of SOX procedures to support their reliance on the work of Internal Audit.  In addition, this role will be expected to collaborate closely with the CIO office to ensure that SOX compliance requirements for business processes are adequately addressed for changes in IT systems and processes.

What you will do:

• Assist in the execution of the Company’s SOX compliance program including
  • Initial scoping and risk assessment.
  • Perform SOX and integrated audits.
  • Performing process walkthroughs to clearly identify process flows and controls.
  • Working with business owners to update the Company’s documentation related to internal control over financial reporting including process narratives, process flowcharts and risk and control matrices.
  • Implementing audit programs to test the effectiveness of identified key controls.
  • Performing operating effectiveness testing and ensuring that test results are appropriately documented.
  • Communicating deficiencies and coordinating and reporting on deficiency remediation and process improvement status.
  • Remediation and retesting of identified control deficiencies.
  • COSO internal controls framework compliance.
  • Manage external audit procedures on ICFR as required.
• Assist in the execution of a variety of audit and integrated assurance engagements, including business process reviews and operational audits as assigned by Internal Audit management.
• Recommend internal control improvements and operational enhancements or efficiencies.
• Execute and complete all audit fieldwork according to the established schedule.
• Document results of audit work in accordance with Internal Audit department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Manage consultants in the execution of management SOX procedures including performing quality reviews of ICFR test work-papers.
• Frequently interact with functional peer group at all levels, including senior management and external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of SOX related presentations to management and the Audit Committee.
• Research and stay current on new technical literature applicable to the internal controls process (e.g., PCAOB guidance, SEC, etc.), emerging trends and best practices.

Who you are:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA.
• 8+ years overall experience in SOX Compliance and operational audits with 3+ years as Manager.
• Experience with similar internal audit roles in technology industry organizations combined with Big 4 audit firm background preferred.
• Experience in business process flow identification and documentation.
• Experience in design and operating effectiveness testing of Business controls, preferably in technology companies having a mix of internally developed and third-party SOX applications.
• Awareness of IT General Controls and Application controls.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Flowcharting software.
• Experience in wo