[Hiring] Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit @Avalara

Role Description

As Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit, you will be a key member of the leadership team driving Avalara's internal audit strategy. Reporting directly to the VP of Internal Audit, you will own the vision and execution of our IT internal audit plan, lead Avalara's IT ICFR/SOX program end-to-end, and lead high-impact audits spanning IT, security, privacy, and compliance risks. This is a high-visibility role for an experienced audit leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and controls — someone who has operated in fast-moving SaaS environments and wants to build something, not just maintain it. You will work remotely from anywhere in the US, managing a team of internal and co-source resources, helping to modernize our audit function and support Avalara's approach to AI governance and responsible AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional audit strategy with executive stakeholders across Security, Engineering, Compliance, Product, Risk Management, and G&A.
• Manage multiple concurrent audit engagements end-to-end — from strategic scoping and risk prioritization through fieldwork, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to the enterprise risk assessment framework, identifying emerging technology, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and business risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business on AI governance, algorithmic risk, and control implications of deploying AI.
• Manage and help transform Avalara's IT ICFR/SOX compliance program.
• Manage relationships with IT external auditors to ensure continued alignment and communication.
• Lead annual technology risk assessments that shape the company's audit and enterprise risk management strategies.
• Deliver compelling, executive-ready audit reports translating complex findings into clear business impact.
• Help build and develop a high-performing audit team — attracting top talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion the next generation of audit technology — deploying AI-powered anomaly detection and automated control testing.
• Play a central role in Avalara's public company readiness journey.
• Lead high-priority strategic initiatives, M&A due diligence, and special investigations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT audit (internal or external), with 3+ years in a people-leadership role.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSP or CISM preferred.
• Deep expertise in internal auditing standards, ICFR/SOX compliance, GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, COSO, and COBIT.
• 5+ years managing complex ICFR/SOX compliance programs.
• Exceptional project management and strategic planning skills.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top audit talent.
• Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, and modern audit/GRC platforms preferred.

Benefits

• Great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Health benefits including private medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee-run resource groups.

Company Description

Avalara is an AI-first company, embedding AI in workflows, decision-making, and products. We are defining the relationship between tax and tech with an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing over 54 billion customer API calls and over 6.6 million tax returns a year. Our growth is real - we're a billion-dollar business, committed to being part of every transaction in the world.