Director of Internal Audit

Job Description

About CrowdStrike

At CrowdStrike we’re on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioral-based detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people – clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it. We also offer flexible work arrangements to help our people manage their personal and professional lives in a way that works for them. So if you’re ready to work on unrivaled technology where your desire to be part of a collaborative team is met with a laser-focused mission to stop breaches and protect people globally, let’s talk.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer with direct oversight from the Audit Committee the Director of Internal Audit is responsible for developing and improving the internal controls framework and compliance at CrowdStrike. The candidate must be a leader, have strong experience in internal audit, COSO framework, PCAOB requirements, be detail oriented, have strong technical and communication skills, and be hands-on. The position requires management capabilities to communicate with and educate finance and non-finance personnel on internal controls, financial policies, and reporting requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build the worldwide internal audit team at CrowdStrike.
• Lead the quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Project manage a third-party vendor to build and enhance the internal controls framework of CrowdStrike in accordance with PCAOB and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Perform enterprise risk management and present annual internal audit plan to the Audit Committee.
• Develop and lead audit programs and internal audit reports.
• Lead in preparing risk assessments and annual audit plans.
• Help identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to as regulatory changes occur to maintain compliance.
• Work closely with external auditors, legal counsel, tax preparers, and third-party accounting/consulting firms.
• Work closely with the accounting and finance teams on accounting/finance projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of hands-on working experience showing consistent progression.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field with CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Leadership skills, excellent written and verbal skills, and demonstrated ability to present complex audit issues to management.
• A mix of medium to large publicly listed software company and a Big 4 public accounting firm is highly desired (at least 5 years in a public accounting firm).
• Recognized as audit expert related to US GAAP accounting.
• Ability to lead complex projects which require influence and implementation across business groups and functions.
• Attention to detail, organized, and thorough with desire for continuous improvement.
• Must be a "self-starter" with a can-do attitude and a serious desire to have a positive impact on our company.
• Strong day-to-day project management skills.
• Strong organizational, research, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities.
• You must love our business. CrowdStrike is a leader in cybersecurity. We don’t have a mission statement. We are on a mission to protect our customers from breaches. You must be genuinely committed to our mission and eager to learn the details of our business.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation policy
• Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
• Paid paternity and maternity leave, including adoption
• Flexible work environment
• Wellness programs
• Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems so we strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

CrowdStrike is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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