Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Lead Internal Auditor role stands out in a SaaS context because it sits at the intersection of operational execution, IT controls, and enterprise risk. In subscription software businesses, audit functions increasingly influence how reliably systems run, how data is protected, and how governance scales across products and platforms. The remit spanning operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits signals a broad view of risk rather than a narrow accounting focus.
For a long-term SaaS career, the role offers sustained exposure to the mechanisms that mature cloud software organizations rely on, including risk-based planning, control design testing, and remediation validation. The emphasis on emerging risks such as cybersecurity and strategic risk, alongside ERM support, builds a toolkit that transfers across SaaS companies where control environments evolve with new products, integrations, and regulatory expectations. The mention of analytics and automation in testing also reflects how audit teams are modernizing in software-led environments.
This position is best suited to an experienced audit professional who prefers end-to-end ownership, from scoping through executive communication, and who is comfortable advising stakeholders outside traditional finance. It fits someone motivated by structured problem solving and influence, with an interest in how governance and technology controls shape business decisions.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Audit Leadership & Execution
- Lead and manage complex operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits from
- planning through reporting and follow-up.
- Perform risk assessments to identify key business risks and develop risk-based audit plans.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Ensure audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards and organizational methodology.
- Present audit findings, risk implications,
Risk Management & Advisory
- Partner with business leaders to provide proactive risk and control advisory services.
- Assess emerging risks, including regulatory, operational, cybersecurity, and strategic risks.
- Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives.
- Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
- Communicate complex risk and control concepts clearly to non-audit audiences.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports and executive-level presentations.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics and automation in audit testing.
- Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management principles.
- Experience leading complex audits and managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
- Experience in Software and Information Security Industry.
- Master’s degree (MBA, MAcc, or related).
- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with SOX, regulatory compliance, or IT auditing.
Competencies
- Strategic thinking and risk insight
- Leadership and influence
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- High ethical standards and professional integrity
Travel
- Up to [10–25%] travel, as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Professional development and certification support
- Collaborative and mission-driven culture
Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.
NY generally ranges: $1-$100,000,000
CA generally ranges: $128,800-$193,200
All other locations fall under our General State range: $1-$100,000,000
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) plan and company match, among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion.
About Us:
Cloud Software Group is one of the world’s largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.
Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.
Cloud Software Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history and conduct the recruiting process in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance. For access to the laws see the following links: California FCA and Los Angeles FCO.
If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please contact us via the Bridge portal for assistance.
