Senior IT SOX & Internal Audit Lead — Remote

Planet Labs; California; On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Remote-friendly work environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Equity

Job summary

Planet is looking for an experienced IT Internal Audit Senior Manager based in California. This full-time, remote-eligible role involves leading SOX compliance efforts within IT systems and internal processes. The successful candidate will manage audits, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards. Key qualifications include over 10 years in IT audit, a deep understanding of SOX regulations, and strong project management skills. Competitive salary range is $153,000 – $191,300, with additional benefits and incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or internal controls.
• Deep understanding of PCAOB/SEC requirements, ITGCs, and control evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of system development lifecycle and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT SOX Compliance Program including ITGCs and automated controls.
• Coordinate with external auditor on internal controls and audit findings.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead SOX scoping for new systems.

Skills

IT audit

IT risk management

SOX compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Audit data analytics tools

SOX project management software

Job description

IT Internal Audit Senior Manager - Remote Eligible

Manage and enhance Planet's IT SOX compliance program to ensure audit readiness

Location: California, United States

Compensation: $153,000 - 191,300 USD / year

Job Tags: Intern

About The Role

IT Internal Audit Senior Manager

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced IT Internal Audit Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit team at Planet. This role plays a critical part in executing our audit strategy and supporting the effective operation of the Internal Audit function. The primary focus will be on SOX compliance related to IT systems and select business processes. You will set the standard for documenting financial processes and their supporting IT/data systems, and identify opportunities to optimize our internal control environment. This role will partner closely with key stakeholders across Planet to address control gaps, strengthen control ownership, and enhance process documentation, and support scalable compliance initiatives.

This is a full-time, remote position based in California (United States). If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the IT SOX Compliance Program, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, segregation of duties, and key report testing.
• Leads the coordination and communication with the external auditor for matters relating to internal controls over financial reporting. Oversees the coordination and resolution of any internal or external audit findings for IT SOX related matters
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end business processes, critical IT systems, and data flows that impact financial reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead SOX scoping efforts for new systems, product launches, process changes, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of ITGCs and IT Application Controls (ITACs), in collaboration with Corporate Engineering, Cybersecurity, and IT leadership.
• Oversee control walkthroughs, process narratives, system inventories, and quality assurance documentation across all SOX IT areas.
• Coordinate and review testing of ITGCs, key reports, SOC 1 reports, IPEs, and automated controls; assess evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate and monitor control deficiencies, ensure timely remediation, and support continuous control maturity improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline controls and leverage technology for improved testing, monitoring, and documentation efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process owners and leaderships to promote ownership, strengthen the control environment, and enhance compliance accountability.
• Support internal audits related to IT operations, cybersecurity, data governance, and participate in the development of risk-based audit plans.
• Prepare insights, findings, and updates to Finance Leadership and the Audit Committee.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or internal controls with SOX compliance in a public company environment.
• Deep understanding of PCAOB/SEC requirements, ITGCs, ITACs, IPE testing, and control evaluation.
• Experience successfully building and executing risk-based audit plans aligned with business and IT risks.
• Strong knowledge of system development lifecycle, change management, and access provisioning.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional engagement and leadership alignment.
• Experience collaborating with external auditors and managing expectations.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience with audit data analytics tools and automation technologies.
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience working on publicly traded companies.
• Familiarity with cloud security and emerging technologies.
• Background in cybersecurity risk assessments and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).
• Hands-on experience with SOX project management software or audit platforms.
• Preferred certifications: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA.
• Experience in dynamic tech or high-growth environments.
• Ability to work in our SF-HQ approximately once per week.
• Compliance audit experience with a CA-based company.

Application Deadline: June 29, 2025 by 11:59pm PDT

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Remote-friendly work environment
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation: The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills, and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range

$162,600 - $203,200 USD

California (Other) Salary Range

$153,000 - $191,300 USD

Why we care so much about Belonging. We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

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