Senior Analyst, Internal Audit

Lightspeed; United States; Hybrid; USD 63,983 - 71,093; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Pension plan

Flexible time off

Remote work policy

Health & wellness credit

Mac purchase program

Parental leave

Job summary

Lightspeed is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead and execute complex audit fieldwork across financial, operational, and compliance areas. You will draft definitive reports and drive corrective actions, helping to mature controls and drive operational efficiency.

You will work with a Senior Manager, Internal Audit and contribute to specialized compliance projects in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment. Canadian market compensation noted.

Qualifications

• CIA and/or CISA designations are highly preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or related risk/compliance fields, including at least two years in internal audit.
• Strong knowledge of COSO framework and internal audit standards (IIA).
• Proven experience leading complex audit engagements and robust risk assessments.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting).
• Draft high‑quality audit reports detailing findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

COSO framework

IIA standards

Audit management software

Microsoft Office

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIA

CISA

CPA

CFE

Tools

AuditBoard

NetSuite

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As part of the Internal audit team, you will be the key executor within the Internal Audit function, responsible for leading complex audit fieldwork from start to finish. You will conduct deep‑dive analysis across financial, operational, and compliance areas to proactively identify risks and critical control gaps. Beyond testing, you will draft definitive audit reports and drive the implementation of management’s corrective actions. Your efforts directly contribute to the company’s control maturity and operational efficiency, with opportunities to shape the audit function through involvement in specialized compliance projects.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will lead and execute all phases of internal audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) across operational, financial, and compliance areas, ensuring adherence to professional standards (IIA) including performing associated risk assessments.
• Draft high‑quality, clear, and concise audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Participate in ad‑hoc special projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives as requested by senior leadership or the Audit Committee.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting the business and the internal audit profession.

What you’ll be bringing to the team:

• Completed or in process of completing certain professional designations: CIA and / or CISA (highly preferred).
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related risk management/compliance field, including at least two years in internal audit.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of COSO framework, and internal audit standards (IIA).
• Proven experience in leading/participating in complex audit engagements and performing robust risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in situations requiring significant professional judgment, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with audit management software.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills.

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

• Experience with AuditBoard, NetSuite and/or Salesforce
• Extensive experience in a high‑growth, publicly traded technology company.
• Excellent written and spoken French.
• Experience with data analytics tools in an audit context (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Alteryx).
• CPA, CFE, or other relevant professional certifications/degrees.

Who you are:

• You are self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, able to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, juggle multiple projects at a time, meet deadlines and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• You have great analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• You have a desire to take ownership.
• You have a team‑oriented personality with the ability to work independently. We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role… hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

Be a changemaker

You’ll enjoy:

• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work (3 days a week in office).
• A culture that celebrates performance.
• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard.
• Career‑defining opportunities.

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Equity options, because this is your company too.
• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters.
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best.Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams.
• Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook.
• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families.
• Etc…

At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $90,000-$100,000/annually CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top‑up, and paid time off.

Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting. This role represents an existing vacancy at Lightspeed. Lightspeed uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.

Please note that we ask applicants to disclose any criminal convictions, and we conduct criminal record checks as part of our hiring process for this role.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.