Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HighLevel is an AI-powered business operating system that supports agencies, entrepreneurs, and SMBs. The Sr. Director, Internal Audit will build and lead the internal audit function, focusing on risk assessment, compliance, and audit execution to mitigate risks across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment process, including creating an enterprise risk heat map, which will be presented at least annually to the Senior Leadership team and the Audit Committee
• Based on the enterprise risk assessment and in consultation with Senior Leadership and the Audit Committee, develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements, including operational and compliance audits across all business functions
• Coordinate with external auditors to optimize audit coverage and minimize duplication and disruption
• Partner with Legal and the SOX Compliance function on matters requiring investigation from various reporting mechanisms (e.g. whistleblower hotline, SOX sub-certifications, etc)
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and remediation progress to the CFO and Audit Committee
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps and opportunities for process optimization and recommend scalable improvements
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings
• Stay current on emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments relevant to the technology sector
• Develop internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies to establish a scalable internal audit framework
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Audit Committee and Senior Leadership on emerging risks, major strategic initiatives (international expansion, new product launches) and the risk implications of significant business model changes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership capacity
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification required
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and risk assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with SOX 404 compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and influence without direct authority
• Experience in the technology industry strongly preferred
• Experience in companies dealing with a high volume of transactions and settlement by credit cards preferred
• Experience operating in public companies
• Experience with audit management software and data analytics tools a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity
• Opportunity to build a function from the ground up
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and the Board

Company Overview

• HighLevel is a marketing and advertising platform that captures message leads via voicemail, SMS, emails, FB messenger, and more. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.gohighlevel.com.