Vice President, Internal Audit
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Datadogs Finance organization partners across the business to enable scalable sustainable growth. As Vice President Internal Audit you will build and lead a modern risk-based internal audit and enterprise risk management function within a high-growth global SaaS company. Reporting administratively to the Chief Accounting Officer and functionally to the Audit Committee you will provide independent objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen our control environment and enhance enterprise risk visibility. This is a strategic leadership role with the opportunity to shape governance influence executive decision-making and support Datadogs continued global expansion.
At Datadog we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What Youll Do:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan aligned to Datadogs strategic priorities through operational internal audits in both IT and business processes
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee preparing and presenting quarterly updates on risk controls and audit results
- Lead the enterprise-wide risk assessment and evolve Datadogs enterprise risk management framework
- Oversee SOX 404 compliance including annual risk assessment scoping testing strategy and optimization initiatives
- Provide independent insight to executive leadership on emerging risks including cybersecurity AI governance global expansion regulatory change and data privacy
- Build and scale a modern internal audit function leveraging data analytics automation continuous monitoring and strong cross-functional partnerships
Who You Are:
- 15 years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or internal audit including leadership experience within a public technology or SaaS company
- Deep expertise in SOX 404 PCAOB standards US GAAP SEC reporting and IT controls
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and Audit Committees with the ability to influence at the highest levels
- Proven track record of building and scaling internal audit teams in high-growth global environments
- Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO
- Professional certifications such as CPA CIA or CISA are preferred
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. Thats okay. If youre passionate about technology and want to grow your skills we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
