Internal Audit Manager

Lyft; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

12 holidays and paid time off

18 weeks paid parental leave

Monthly Lyft credits

Job summary

Lyft is seeking a proactive Manager of Internal Audit to join our San Francisco headquarters. This role involves executing audits focusing on both technology and business, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance controls and processes.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in internal audit and a strong analytical mindset. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams on risk management and internal compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of internal audit or risk advisory experience in a tech-enabled environment.
• Experience with business and technology audits.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute business and technology audits from planning to reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks.
• Support the enhancement of the enterprise risk management program.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Information Systems

Job description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative Manager of Internal Audit to help execute our internal audit program and support Lyft’s governance, risk management, and compliance efforts. This role will focus on both business and technology audits, helping identify and address key risks while delivering insights that enable informed decision‑making. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, and based in our San Francisco HQ, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the company to strengthen controls, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Risk‑Based Planning
  • Execute audit and advisory engagements spanning both technology (e.g., cybersecurity, data governance, infrastructure) and business (e.g., operations, compliance) domains from end to end—including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
  • Perform annual risk assessment of assigned risks to develop and refine the annual risk‑based audit plan.
  • Take a hands‑on approach to audits, ensuring findings are data‑driven, relevant, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Use process improvement techniques (e.g., process mapping, root cause analysis, gap assessments) to identify opportunities for enhanced control design and operational efficiency.
  • Perform risk assessments and identify areas for process improvement, control enhancement, or technology enablement.
  • Ensure timely and effective follow‑up on remediation of audit findings, coordinating with business owners to verify resolution.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Security, Legal, Finance, and Compliance—to assess risks and test key controls.
  • Stay current on evolving risks related to emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and internal initiatives.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Support the enhancement of Lyft’s ERM program, working closely with management to identify, assess, and manage emerging enterprise risks.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between audit efforts and ERM objectives, ensuring risks are identified early and effectively mitigated.
  • Provide actionable insights to help integrate ERM frameworks into business processes and strategic decision‑making.
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts and contribute to enterprise‑wide risk reporting.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Build strong, trust‑based relationships with stakeholders to drive accountability and promote a culture of risk awareness.
  • Collaborate with and manage co‑sourced audit partners to ensure quality, consistency, and timely execution of audit activities.
  • Champion the use of agile audit practices, data analytics, and automation to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, tools, and templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field (CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant certifications a plus).
• 5–7 years of experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or compliance, ideally within a fast‑paced, tech‑enabled environment.
• Experience conducting audits across both technology and business domains.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and auditing standards (e.g., IIA).
• Familiarity with tech‑related risks such as cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data privacy, and third‑party risk management.
• Intellectually curious and adaptable, with a continuous‑improvement mindset and comfort navigating organizational change.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfort working with data and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business‑relevant insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High integrity, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family building benefits.
• Child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future.
• 12 observed holidays and discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; hourly team members have 15 days paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.

Lyft is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

This role will be in‑office on a hybrid schedule—Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $136,000 - $170,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location.