Senior Internal Auditor

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
This position is an individual contributor within the Internal Audit team responsible for leading and performing audit engagements, including the testing of U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance testing. These responsibilities will require a working knowledge of SOX, including planning, testing, remediation, and follow-up, addressing revenue accounting, implementation cost capitalization, cost of sales, financial reporting, and others.
This role will also focus on assessing organizational risks by engaging with leaders across our business, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, marketing, legal, etc. From these relationships, you will contribute to developing the internal audit project plan, which includes advisory and assurance projects.
We firmly believe that technology risks must be considered when examining a process. As part of our SOX procedures and internal audit projects, you will partner with our technology auditors to understand and address technology risks.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Manager of Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

• Assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX compliance and other regulatory requirements (leading walkthroughs and performing testing documentation).
• Lead the execution of complex financial, operational, and compliance audits, ensuring alignment with the annual audit plan and organizational priorities, in accordance with IIA standards
• Develop content of audit report, reviews audit workpapers, including issues and recommendations
• Conduct and participate in risk assessments to identify key risks and controls across various business processes and systems, including identifying controls and testing attributes.
• Identify opportunities for process and control improvements, providing insights and recommendations to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation
• Mentor junior auditors by providing guidance on audit techniques, tools, and best practices, while reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, as well as providing coaching and guidance to team members to ensure deliverables are met timely
• Conduct or assist with leading special reviews, investigations, monitoring activities, and work for external auditors and/or regulators
• Build and develop cross-functional relationships
• Proactively identify applications to be used within the audit process to create queries, ad hoc reports, the use of artificial intelligence, and sampling approaches
• Review, analyze, and interpret data collected from multiple sources to ensure valid conclusions are drawn
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, deliver difficult messages based on facts, demonstrate the ability to suggest multiple alternatives for process improvements.

Minimum Experience and Knowledge

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or another relevant field
• Thorough understanding of SOX requirements
• 8+ years of experience in audit, accounting, financial, banking, and information technology.
• Demonstrated experience leading internal audit projects in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, managing SOX walkthroughs and performing SOX testing.
• Intermediate business acumen in business operations, industry practices, and emerging trends
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts across multiple disciplines
• Functions as a subject matter expert in areas of accounting (e.g., GAAP), FinTech industry requirements (e.g., agile software development, NIST), or financial compliance (e.g., FFIEC) Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, PowerBi and/or other tools to analyze issues and trends
• Exceptional work ethic, efficient and accurate
• Ability to operate independently and proactively with minimal up-front instruction and take ownership of work product; driven, diligent, and self-motivated
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service focus
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential financial and employee data

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Four or more years of experience in the internal audit department at a SaaS company or equivalent IT audit experience at a top tier firm (Big 4, RSM, Protiviti, etc.)
• Holds an active CIA, CISA, or CPA designation
• One or more years of experience leading end-to-end engagements and/or leadership experience within the information technology or security fields
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, business risks and audit techniques in a large SaaS organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of SOC1 and SOC2 requirements
• Experience with AuditBoard or other audit engagement support tools
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Maintains other designations including Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), or other relevant business designation

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.