Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform helping over 4300 customersincluding Atlassian Burger King NBCUniversal Square and Under Armourbuild better products and digital experiences. With powerful AI Agents embedded across our platform teams can analyze test and optimize user experiences faster than ever. Ranked #1 across multiple categories by G2 Amplitude is the best-in-class solution for product data and marketing teams. Learn more at .
As an organization we deliver for our customers by living our values. We operate from a place of humility take ownership of problems and successes approach challenges with a growth mindset and put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Amplitudes Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products improves the ability to solve complex problems and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusionone focused on psychological safety empathy and human connectionthat will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.
About the Role
As the Senior Manager Internal Audit at Amplitude you will lead and continue to evolve the Companys internal audit and SOX compliance program in a public-company SaaS environment with a strong focus on leveraging technology automation and data-driven approaches to improve efficiency and reduce manual testing.
This role reports to the Corporate Controller and is a highly visible hands-on position with regular interaction with executive leadership external auditors and the Audit Committee. You will play a key role in strengthening Amplitudes internal control environment as the business continues to grow and mature.
The ideal candidate is a pragmatic execution-oriented leader with strong judgment deep expertise in SOX and internal controls and the ability to design and continuously improve scalable processes in a fast-moving technology company. This role operates with meaningful autonomy and ownership.
As a Senior Manager Internal Audit you will:
Audit Leadership & Strategy
- Own and lead execution of a risk-based internal audit plan aligned to business priorities ensuring efficient coverage of key financial operational and technology risks
- Drive end-to-end audits and assurance activities including planning scoping fieldwork testing and reporting
- Leverage data analytics audit automation tools and process mining to improve audit coverage reduce manual effort and enable more continuous risk monitoring
- Partner with audit owners to identify root causes control enhancements and opportunities to streamline processes
SOX Compliance & Risk Management
- Own and execute SOX compliance processes including risk assessments control design and testing deficiency evaluation and remediation tracking
- Design scalable repeatable and technology-enabled control testing approaches across finance operations and technology to support efficient ICFR execution
- Collaborate with process IT and control owners to design controls that are automated where possible and aligned with business systems and workflows
- Support SOX readiness for new systems major releases or material process changes
Reporting & Executive Communication
- Prepare and deliver clear actionable audit and SOX results to Finance leadership and the Audit Committee
- Serve as a trusted advisor on internal controls and risk issues translating technical findings into business impact and remediation strategy
- Coordinate and communicate with external auditors to ensure efficient audit execution and alignment on scope testing strategy and evidence standards
Issue Remediation & Governance
- Oversee remediation efforts track progress against action plans and validate the effectiveness of implemented control improvements
- Ensure high-quality documentation consistent use of audit tools and strong governance practices across audit and SOX deliverables
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to foster accountability and control ownership
- Identify and drive continuous improvements to audit methodologies tooling and standards to support scaling and strategic priorities
- Stay current on emerging risks regulatory trends and industry best practices relevant to public companies and SaaS organizations
Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects
- Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives (e.g. control framework enhancements analytics enablement) that advance internal audit effectiveness and business value
Youll be a great addition to the team if you have:
- 812 years of progressive experience in internal audit SOX and internal controls within a public company environment; SaaS or high-growth technology experience strongly preferred
- Deep hands-on expertise with SOX and ICFR including risk assessment control design testing deficiency evaluation and remediation in complex systems environments
- Experience leading or significantly shaping an internal audit function including building scalable audit plans methodologies and testing approaches
- Strong familiarity with technology-enabled controls including automated controls ITGCs application controls and integrations across modern finance and business systems (e.g. ERP CRM data platforms)
- A data- and systems-oriented mindset with demonstrated experience using audit analytics automation tools or process mining to reduce manual testing and improve audit coverage
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance IT Security Legal and business leaders to drive control ownership and practical risk mitigation
- Executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate technical audit and SOX findings into clear business impact prioritization and action
- Experience working directly with external auditors and coordinating scope testing strategy and evidence to drive efficient low-friction audits
- Strong judgment and a pragmatic approach that balances risk management with business velocity
- Comfort operating with high autonomy and ownership in a lean evolving function
- CPA CIA CISA or similar professional certification preferred but not required
Who We Are
The Company: Amplitude is filled with humble life-long learners who are eager to help one another and the company succeed. Our values of growth mindset ownership and humility are core to the way we work: were tenacious in the face of challenges we take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared success and we operate from a place of empathy and openness seeking to understand many points of view.
The Product: Amplitude is a digital analytics platformwe help companies capture data they can trust uncover clear insights about customer behavior and take faster action. This empowers teams to build better product experiences that drive business growth. Were super proud of what weve built and continue to expand: a platform that empowers companies to thrive in the digital era.
We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.
Some of our benefit programs include:
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision insurance coverages with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical Dental Vision on select plans
- Flexible time off paid holidays and more
- Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you whether thats wellness (monthly) commuter transit/parking (monthly) learning and development (quarterly) home office equipment (annual) and much more
- Excellent Parental benefits including: 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support Back-up Child Care support
- Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions and high quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Other fun facts about Amplitude:
- We were recognized in the Newsweek Excellence Index 2024.
- Our customers love us! Theyve said were the #1 product analytics solution for 19 quarters in a row on G2.
- We care A LOT about product innovation. Fast Company called us the #3 most innovative enterprise company in the world.
- We invest in our people. We offer mentorship programs management training and wellness initiatives.
- We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off.
- We were founded in 2012 went public via a direct listing in September 2021 and are now trading under the ticker $AMPL.
- Were a global and fast-growing team! We have employees around the world and offices in San Francisco (HQ) New York Vancouver Amsterdam London Paris Singapore and Tokyo.
- Our mascot is Data Monster who loves to chow down on numbers charts and graphs. Nom nom.
Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or sexual orientation.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Based on legislation in California the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $193000 - $290000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
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