Head of Internal Audit Job at Notion (San Francisco)

Job Description

We're looking for a Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead our Internal Audit function as we scale toward becoming a public company. This is a critical leadership role that will build the foundation for our audit program, implement SOX compliance, and ensure our internal controls are robust and effective. You'll work closely with our Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and Engineering teams to protect Notion's integrity and support our mission.

Job Responsibility

Build and lead Internal Audit: Establish Notion's Internal Audit function from the ground up, including developing audit methodology, risk assessment frameworks, and reporting processes
Build and manage the Internal Audit team: Hire, mentor, and lead the Internal Audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high ethical standards
Implement SOX compliance: Design and execute our SOX 404 readiness program, including scoping, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting
Drive risk-based auditing: Conduct comprehensive audits across finance, operations, security, and technology to identify risks and recommend improvements
Partner with leadership: Work closely with senior management, including the CFO, CAO, General Counsel, and other executives (and the Audit Committee) to provide independent assurance and strategic guidance on risk management and internal controls
Partner with Legal and Security teams to assess regulatory and policy compliance and provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes
Prepare for public company readiness: Build scalable processes and controls that will support Notion through IPO and beyond
Foster a culture of compliance: Educate teams across Notion on internal controls, risk management, and audit best practices

Requirements

15+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with a strong mix of public accounting and industry experience
Pre-IPO SOX implementation expertise: successfully built an Internal Audit function and led SOX 404 implementation at a high-growth, pre-IPO technology company
Public company experience: managed Internal Audit operations at a public company and understand the ongoing compliance requirements
Strong technical background: Deep understanding of COSO framework, PCAOB standards, and IT general controls (ITGCs)
CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
SaaS/technology expertise: Experience auditing technology companies with complex revenue models, subscription businesses, and cloud infrastructure
Excellent communicator: can translate complex audit findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences
Builder mindset: energized by the opportunity to build something from scratch and create lasting impact
Collaborative leader: works effectively across functions and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
curious and willing to adopt AI tools to work smarter and deliver better results

Nice to have

Experience with Big 4 public accounting firms
Knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other security and compliance frameworks
Experience with audit management tools and data analytics platforms
International audit experience, particularly in EMEA or APAC regions

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