Technology Auditor, Internal Audit

Google; United States; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technology Auditor to advise engineering and business teams on risk and controls across operational and IT domains. You will shape audit programs for risk areas spanning product launches, cloud tech, and data platforms, and report findings to stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in internal audit or risk roles, knowledge of SQL, and experience auditing technical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance roles.
• Experience supporting technical audits that utilize programming and SQL.
• Experience developing audit programs, reporting on audit findings or making recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Experience designing, implementing or testing internal controls and reviewing business processes in conjunction with underlying systems.
• Certifications in CISA/CISSP/PMP/CIA/CPA/CFE.
• Experience performing risk assessments, designing or implementing internal controls, and auditing platforms, hardware, devices, content moderation, online advertising, cloud technologies, content licensing, e-commerce, privacy, security, AI, or regulatory compliance.
• Understanding coding in Python, Java, C++, or comparable language, evaluating for risk and design.
• Familiarity with basic structures and principles of object-oriented programming.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a changing, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business auditors and data scientists to develop or execute audit programs evaluating operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks across the Alphabet.
• Analyze audit results, draw conclusions, and provide practical, risk-based, data-driven, improvement recommendations. Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing scope, procedures, findings, and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders, including non-engineering professionals.
• Manage project workload, timelines and budgets to ensure timely completion of assigned audit initiatives. Evaluate changes to existing processes and products to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Educate and advocate for the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the value of internal audit.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders relevant to areas of domain expertise (e.g., engineering, security) and leverage to gain meaningful risk insights to influence the audit risk universe and engagement and service offering prioritization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience

CISA/CISSP/PMP/CIA/CPA/CFE certifications

Job description

Technology Auditor, Internal Audit

Google

Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance roles.
• Experience supporting technical audits that utilize programming and SQL.
• Experience developing audit programs, reporting on audit findings or making recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Experience designing, implementing or testing internal controls and reviewing business processes in conjunction with underlying systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in CISA/CISSP/PMP/CIA/CPA/CFE.
• Experience performing risk assessments, designing or implementing internal controls, and auditing platforms, hardware, devices, content moderation, online advertising, cloud technologies, content licensing, e-commerce, privacy, security, AI, or regulatory compliance.
• Understanding coding in Python, Java, C++, or comparable language, evaluating for risk and design.
• Familiarity with basic structures and principles of object-oriented programming.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a changing, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments.

About the job

As a Technology Auditor, you will advise the business and engineering groups to identify areas of risk and make recommendations on controls. You will have the opportunity to influence change and decisions for business initiatives including product launches and system implementations.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $124000 - $177000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business auditors and data scientists to develop or execute audit programs evaluating operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks across the Alphabet.
• Analyze audit results, draw conclusions, and provide practical, risk-based, data-driven, improvement recommendations. Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing scope, procedures, findings, and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders, including non-engineering professionals.
• Manage project workload, timelines and budgets to ensure timely completion of assigned audit initiatives. Evaluate changes to existing processes and products to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Educate and advocate for the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the value of internal audit.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders relevant to areas of domain expertise (e.g., engineering, security) and leverage to gain meaningful risk insights to influence the audit risk universe and engagement and service offering prioritization.

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