Senior Internal Auditor (Chicago)

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At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support and help evolve our Internal Audit function. This role is ideal for a hands-on audit professional who is eager to contribute across SOX compliance, operational audits, enterprise risk management, and audit analytics within a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment.

Reporting to Internal Audit leadership, you will partner with stakeholders across Technology, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Security, and other business functions to evaluate risk, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve business processes. You will play a key role in executing risk-based audit activities while helping the team leverage automation, data analytics, and continuous monitoring techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit execution within a public company, public accounting, or technology-focused environment. You are intellectually curious, analytical, highly collaborative, and comfortable operating in an Agile environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform SOX testing activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation updates, deficiency tracking, and remediation validation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and co-source providers to facilitate audit execution and evidence collection.
• Monitor and validate remediation activities to ensure timely resolution of identified issues and control deficiencies.
• Assist in the execution of risk-based operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits from planning through reporting.
• Support audit planning activities by conducting risk assessments, gathering information, and preparing audit workpapers.
• Assess business processes, automated controls, and system implementations to identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities.
• Support quarterly Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities, including risk identification, risk scoring, mitigation tracking, and reporting.
• Leverage data analytics and audit tools to enhance testing effectiveness, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support continuous monitoring, automation, and AI-driven audit initiatives to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
• Leverage tools such as Jira, Workiva, and data analytics platforms to enhance audit execution, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Support preparation in clear and concise audit reports, presentations, and executive-ready communications that summarize risks, observations, and recommendations.
• Facilitate meetings, document key discussions and action items, and effectively communicate audit results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, standards, and operational practices.

Who You Are

To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to upholding regulatory standards. Key qualifications and attributes we're looking for include:

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related area
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or CISA
• 3 years minimum relevant experience, including Public Accounting or industry experience
• Software/SaaS or Technology industry experience with subscription and professional services revenue 
• Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal controls (ideally, both financial process and IT General Controls), and risk management within a corporate environment.
• Strong skills in data analysis, including writing SQL queries, understanding database structures, and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Proven track record of supporting audits, note-taking, and facilitating meetings, ideally in international settings.
• Strong leadership skills, high EQ and proactive problem solving approach
• Ability to collaborate with onshore and offshore team(s)
• Experience using Workiva GRC platform is a plus
• Experience with agile project management methodologies a plus

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $83,000 and $125,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $93,000 and $140,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here . More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching 
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZE

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™. Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.

The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. 

The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.