Senior IT Audit & SOX Lead (AI-Enabled)

01A; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan seeks a Senior Manager, IT Audit to lead the IT SOX program and risk-based IT audits in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will partner with leaders, design controls, and drive AI-audit initiatives to improve efficiency while maintaining high quality and independence.

You have 8+ years in IT SOX/controls, relevant certifications, and strong communication and project management skills to influence across the organization. This role offers visibility to executive leadership and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing and testing IT SOX controls in cloud/SaaS/On-prem environments.
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CISA, CIA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Advanced understanding of IT general and automated controls, risk management, and SDLC within financial services or regulated business.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT SOX program management, testing, and oversight.
• Perform IT risk assessment and scoping aligned with financial reporting risks.
• Review control documentation and strengthen process execution and audit readiness.
• Coordinate ITGC/ITAC/sod testing with stakeholders and auditors; track remediation.
• Support system implementations embedding SOX requirements and controls.
• Train control owners on SOX requirements and documentation standards.
• Drive automation and metrics to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead technology audits from planning to reporting with timelines and resources.

Skills

IT SOX auditing

Risk assessment

Control testing

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

AI/audit experience

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CISA / CIA / CPA

Tools

Audit management tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Navan seeks a Senior Manager, IT Audit to lead the IT SOX program and risk-based IT audits in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will partner with leaders, design controls, and drive AI-audit initiatives to improve efficiency while maintaining high quality and independence.

You have 8+ years in IT SOX/controls, relevant certifications, and strong communication and project management skills to influence across the organization. This role offers visibility to executive leadership and travel as needed.