Director, SOX & Internal Audit

1001 Sabre GLBL Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre is seeking a Director, SOX & Internal Audit to lead global Sarbanes‑Oxley and technology risk monitoring. You will guide control rationalization, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced, AI-enabled audit environment.

You will drive risk-based internal audits, partner with external auditors, and leverage automation to improve testing coverage and efficiency. Strong leadership and technical credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of internal audit experience in technology or SaaS environments.
• Active certification such as CISA or CIA.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, NIST and COBIT.
• Proven cybersecurity governance, IAM, vulnerability management and secure SDLC.
• Experience applying generative AI and automation to audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Sarbanes-Oxley program for global operations.
• Direct risk-based operational audits and report to executives.
• Collaborate with external auditors and business leaders to fix controls.
• Mentor audit staff to grow technical risk and cyber capabilities.
• Implement AI, automation and data analytics to enhance testing.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Technical risk

Cybersecurity governance

Generative AI & analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

CISA Certification

CIA Certification

Tools

Data analytics tools

Automation tools

Job description

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. We are seeking a Director, SOX & Internal Audit to join our global Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management team, where innovation knows no borders. This team protects business value and strengthens operational control through proactive risk governance, audit execution and modernized compliance strategies. It gives enterprise leadership clear operational visibility to navigate evolving regulatory expectations. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As Director, SOX & Internal Audit, you will direct end-to-end Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance and technology risk monitoring across global operations. You will guide control rationalization, manage senior stakeholder relationships and mentor a high-performing audit team. This role requires technical mastery, strategic vision and the courage to challenge outdated compliance processes.

What you'll do

• Lead the global Sarbanes‑Oxley program for business and technology operations, rationalizing controls to drive cost and process efficiencies.
• Direct risk‑based operational audits using Institute of Internal Auditors standards while delivering risk monitoring to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Partner with external auditors and business leaders to remediate control deficiencies and resolve complex system issues.
• Guide and mentor audit staff to build technical risk and cybersecurity capabilities across the team.
• Implement generative AI, automation and data analytics to streamline testing workflows and increase audit coverage.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience with demonstrated leadership in technology or SaaS environments.
• Active certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley, COSO, NIST and COBIT frameworks.
• Proven expertise in cybersecurity governance, identity and access management, vulnerability management and secure software development.
• Practical experience using generative AI, automation or analytics tools to modernize audit workflows and reporting.

Benefits that support you

We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Strong retirement planning support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Professional development opportunities

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.

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