Location: New York,NY, USA
At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Team Overview
* The Internal Audit team plays a pivotal role in enhancing and protecting organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. Our team is dedicated to the core mission of strengthening internal controls, risk management, and compliance, while also harnessing the power of automation and audit analytics to drive innovation. Our goal is to provide a solid foundation that enables the company to thrive, enhance business and technology processes, and adapt seamlessly within a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.
* Responsibilities:
* SOX Compliance: Take ownership of SOX compliance efforts, including testing and review of internal controls, managing documentation, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to requirements.
* Operational Audit Support: Participate in upcoming audits by preparing relevant documentation, assisting in audit planning, leading meetings with stakeholders abroad (as needed), efficiently noting discussions and action items and report writing for results communication.
Enterprise Risk Assessment: Assist in the execution of the quarterly enterprise risk management program, including working with stakeholders to risk score, develop mitigation plans and leveraging automation for seamless reporting and data insight for executive leadership review
* Audit Analytics: Leverage analytics to develop and execute data analytics initiatives, writing simple and complex queries using SQL servers, and analyzing data chains through Workiva (Wdata) to provide actionable insights that contribute to informed decision-making for end stakeholders
* Relationship Management: Engage with cross-functional teams both locally and internationally, actively participating in meetings, and leading discussions to ensure seamless communication and alignment of internal objectives
WHO YOU ARE
To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to upholding regulatory standards. Key qualifications and attributes we're looking for include:
* B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related area
* Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or CISA
* 3 years minimum relevant experience, including Public Accounting or industry experience
* Software/SaaS or Technology industry experience with subscription and professional services revenue
* SOX Experience: Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal controls (ideally, both financial process and IT General Controls), and risk management within a corporate environment.
* Strong skills in data analysis, including writing SQL queries, understanding database structures, and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets.
* Proven track record of supporting audits, note-taking, and facilitating meetings, ideally in international settings.
* Strong leadership skills, high EQ and proactive problem solving approach
* Ability to collaborate with onshore and offshore team(s)
* Experience using Workiva GRC platform is a plus
* Experience with data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL)
* Experience with agile project management methodologies a plus
* Experience in auditing infrastructure as a service and database as a service providers is a plus
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,500 - $99,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $95,000 - $110,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
* Competitive compensation that may include equity
* Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
* Flexible paid time off
* Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
* Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
* Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
* Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
* Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
* Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo - not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you.
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