Internal Audit Senior Analyst

Planet is a global company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, providing data to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. 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. 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. Benefits: 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). Compensation: San Francisco salary range: $101,400 – $126,800 USD. This role may be eligible for discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentives, including bonus and equity. Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on capturing notes. With the candidate’s consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a “Planet AI Notetaker” for transcription and summarization. Candidates may opt out of such use. Opting out will not affect candidacy. Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and encourages responsible use. Candidates may use AI tools to prepare for interviews and assessments. During live interviews or assessments, the use of AI tools is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe and consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described. EEO Statement: Planet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or your recruiter. Your request is confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Planet