Director, Internal Controls (future Head of Internal Audit)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium onsite experience

Medical, vision, dental

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Brivo, Inc. is seeking a Director of Internal Controls to build the SOX 404 readiness program and later lead the Internal Audit function. The role reports to the CFO and will eventually become the Head of Internal Audit under an audit-committee charter.

You will own control design, ITGC planning with NetSuite, and coordination with external auditors to ensure readiness for listing. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity in a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years in public accounting and/or internal controls/internal audit.
• SOX 404 experience at public companies; first-year 404 or IPO readiness is a plus.
• CPA preferred; CIA or equivalent credential considered; CISA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX 404 readiness program and Phase 2 IA setup.
• Own ITGC workplan with IT for NetSuite environment, access, SoD, change mgmt.
• Design control documentation and testing approach; manage deficiency tracking.
• Coordinate with external audit firm on expectations and readiness.

Skills

SOX 404 experience

Public accounting

Executive presence

Internal controls

Education

CPA

CIA or equivalent

CISA a plus

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Director, Internal Controls (future Head of Internal Audit)

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bethesda

Reporting To: Marc King

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

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.