Lead, Internal Audit and SOX Compliance

What You'll Achieve

• Lead a comprehensive, strategic governance program that evaluates Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) against the COSO framework, ensuring the design and operating effectiveness of controls company-wide
• Drive enterprise-level risk assessment, proactively identifying emerging risks and continuously calibrating control coverage to where the business is heading, not just where it has been
• Oversee the full lifecycle of SOX documentation — scoping, narratives, risk-control matrices, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting — and drive automation and efficiency across the program
• Act as a strategic advisor on cross-functional business transformation initiatives (new systems, new revenue streams, M&A, process redesign), ensuring sound financial controls are built in from day one
• Partner with and educate business process owners across the organization, deepening their understanding of the controls framework and building a culture of ownership and accountability
• Design and execute value-added operational audits that surface insights and drive measurable improvements beyond compliance
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, including external auditors and co-source partners, ensuring quality and accountability.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to Finance leadership, the Audit Committee, and senior stakeholders on the health of the control environment
• Champion the adoption of AI and modern tooling to make the audit function smarter, faster, and more forward-looking

Skills You'll Need to Bring

• 8+ years of progressive internal audit experience, with a combination of Big 4 and high-growth technology company experience
• Deep understanding of PCAOB standards, SEC requirements, and the COSO framework, with hands-on ownership of SOX/ICFR programs
• Software or SaaS industry experience is a must — particularly involving complex revenue recognition or consumption-based reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CIA, CPA, or equivalent certification required
• Proven success implementing AI and automation into the SOX program — from automated control testing and anomaly detection to AI-assisted documentation
• Process leadership — a track record of building functions, designing new processes and policies, and driving continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate partners across all levels of the organization
• A strategic, business-minded approach to controls — you see audit as a lever for value creation, not just a checkbox

Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $220,000 per year.

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