Director, Internal Controls (future Head of Internal Audit)

Brivo; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental plans

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Brivo is seeking a seasoned SOX/IA leader in Bethesda to own the SOX 404 readiness build and later establish the Internal Audit function under an audit-committee charter. You will shape the control environment, work with external auditors, and guide governance as the company moves toward listing.

The role requires 10+ years in public accounting or internal controls, CPA preferred, and strong NetSuite/ITGC experience to drive risk-based audits and controls across revenue, payables, inventory, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years across public accounting and/or internal controls/internal audit.
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience at public companies, including IPO readiness.
• CPA strongly preferred; CIA or equivalent credential considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX 404 readiness and drive the control environment across functions.
• Own ITGC workplan, access management, and SoD for NetSuite.
• Build and execute risk-based internal audit plan and 404 testing.
• Stand up IA function under audit-committee charter; report cadence.

Skills

SOX 404 experience

Public accounting experience

CPA

CIA or equivalent audit credential

COSO 2013 / PCAOB AS 2201

NetSuite ERP controls

ITGC coordination

Executive presence

Education

CPA certification

CIA or equivalent audit credential

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000 / year

Location: Bethesda

Description

We are hiring the leader who will build our internal controls program to SOX standards - and then found our Internal Audit function. This is a rare two-act role: Act 1, own the SOX 404 readiness build across a newly combined, NetSuite-based enterprise; Act 2, transition to Head of Internal Audit under an audit-committee charter as we approach listing. You will shape both the control environment and the function that oversees it.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1 responsibilities - SOX program leadership

• Lead day-to-day execution of the SOX 404 readiness program under the VP Corporate Controller (program owner), working with an internal PM coordinator and a co-source advisory firm.
• Drive process documentation: narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices across O2C/revenue, P2P, inventory/cost, payroll, close & reporting, treasury, tax, and entity-level controls.
• Own the ITGC workplan with IT for our NetSuite environment: access management, segregation of duties, change management, IT operations, and SOC-report/CUEC mapping.
• Design management review controls with documentation precision that withstands auditor testing; build the IPE (information produced by entity) inventory and validation approach.
• Run deficiency evaluation and remediation tracking; prepare the program for management's first 404(a) assessment.
• Coordinate with the external audit firm on expectations, walkthroughs, and readiness; support technical accounting and reporting teams on control implications.

Phase 2 responsibilities - Head of Internal Audit

• Stand up the Internal Audit function under an audit-committee-approved charter: functional reporting to the audit committee, administrative reporting to the CFO.
• Build and execute the risk-based internal audit plan and the SOX testing program supporting the 404(a) assessment; establish committee reporting cadence.
• Establish IA methodology, workpaper standards, and (over time) team - consistent with IIA standards and listing requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 10+ years across public accounting and/or public-company internal controls / internal audit; Big 4 or national firm foundation strongly preferred.
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience at or with public companies - ideally including a first-year 404 or IPO- readiness build.
• CPA strongly preferred; CIA or equivalent audit credential with deep SOX experience considered. CISA a plus. Working fluency in COSO 2013 and PCAOB AS 2201.
• ERP controls depth - NetSuite experience a strong plus; comfort partnering with IT on access, SoD, and change management.
• Executive presence to eventually present to an audit committee; the judgment to hold the line between advising management and independently evaluating it.
• Genuine interest in the Internal Audit destination - this role is designed to become our IA leader, and we will say so out loud in interviews.

Job Benefits

Brivo is a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and the global leader in cloud-based access control and video surveillance. Following our merger with Eagle Eye Networks, we are building the only platform powerful enough to support the future of AI-driven security.

Why Your Work Matters

Innovation drives our vibe, but purpose drives our mission. You will work on essential systems that protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and property worldwide. At Brivo, your voice is heard, your talent is respected, and your contributions have a global impact.

• The Brivo Experience: We thrive on in-person collaboration and a "one-team" atmosphere. We embrace our international presence, leveraging diverse ideas and backgrounds to improve our culture and our products. To keep our global teams connected and inspired, we provide a premium onsite experience featuring communal meals, recurring social events, and fully stocked workspaces-ensuring you have everything you need to stay focused while building the future of security.
• Total Rewards: We support our people with competitive medical, vision, and dental plans (including company-offset premiums), a 401k with company match, and an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Individual compensation packages are based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, training, and market conditions. In addition, Brivonians enjoy a robust benefits and perks package tailored to their work location.

About Brivo

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have come together to create a category-defining, cloud-first platform at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Our mission is simple and ambitious: to make physical spaces safer, smarter, and more autonomous—from single-site businesses to global enterprises.

As the unified global leaders in cloud-based access control and video surveillance, we provide a comprehensive digital foundation for the built environment. By combining Brivo’s pioneering building access platform with Eagle Eye’s AI-powered video management system (VMS), we have created a system of intelligence that protects over 600 million square feet across 90+ countries. Every door, camera, and credential in our ecosystem acts as a real-time sensor, leveraging AI to prevent incidents, improve operations, and enable entirely new workflows across sectors, including commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.

With a global footprint spanning headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in Amsterdam, London, Bangalore, and Tokyo, we are leveraging our open APIs and cyber-secure cloud infrastructure to reshape the future of physical security. Join us as we build the world’s most robust platform for video intelligence and smart space automation. Learn more at www.brivo.com.

Brivo is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.