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The IT Audit Manager will play a critical role in evaluating and supporting the development of a strong IT SOX compliance program. Collaborating closely with IT, finance, GRC, and external auditors, this role will assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. This role also offers the opportunity to manage additional IT audit activities, such as IT risk assessments, audit plans, and risk-based audits. It’s an exciting opportunity to shape a foundational compliance function and address challenges in a dynamic SaaS environment while influencing the company’s broader risk management approach.
This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
What you’ll do at Figma:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the IT SOX Compliance Program, including work streams for IT General Controls, Segregation of Duties, and application controls.
- Lead SOX planning, scoping, and audits for technology risks (e.g., cybersecurity, privacy, business resilience), including risk assessments of new products, process changes, and system implementations.
- Provide technical support in the assessment, design and implementation of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Control (ITAC) requirements through collaboration with GRC and IT Management.
- Participate in systems upgrades and enhancements, as necessary, to review that internal controls over financial reporting are adequately identified and addressed
- Oversee and review control walkthroughs, documentation (e.g. flowcharts, control descriptions, in-scope systems listing) and quality assurance across all SOX IT areas.
- Review ITGC control evidence for accuracy, completeness; evaluate reported deficiencies, validate the completion of remediation activities.
- Coordinate testing of IPE, SOC reports, ITGCs, and automated controls in the SOX environment, while designing and refining test approaches for both new and existing controls.
- Participate in the preparation of materials and presentation of IT data for various SOX meetings (e.g. SOX Steering Committee; Internal Audit Planning discussions).
- Lead the IT audit planning process and manage IT Operational Risk Assessments and Audits to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of IT controls, processes, and compliance with organizational policies
- 7+ years in information security and IT auditing, with SOX compliance focus
- Experience in project management, SOX business controls, and ITGCs
- Demonstrated knowledge of PCAOB/SEC requirements and audit frameworks
- Proficiency in audit methodologies, governance concepts, tools, and best practices
- Experience with managing external auditor requirements and expectations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective information sharing
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Internal Audit and cross-functional teams
While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:
- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA) for audit processes
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and cloud security controls
- Background in cybersecurity risk assessments and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
- Hands-on experience with automated audit tools or SOX project management software
- Preferred certifications: CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE
- Prior work in a fast-paced, tech-oriented environment
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.
Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. You may view our Pay Transparency Policy by clicking on the corresponding link.
Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):
$122,000—$238,000 USD
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.
Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Holding interviews in an accessible location
- Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
- Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
- Changing the mode or format of interviews
By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.
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