Senior Analyst - IT Internal Audit

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. We are looking for a self-motivated individual as we expand the Internal Audit program at Elastic. Elastic is seeking a highly-motivated professional to assist with leading and executing the IT SOX Program and various financial, operational and compliance audit projects in accordance with the Company’s Internal Audit Plan. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong candidate to join our team to help develop and scale our IT Audit Department to support Elastic’s rapid growth! Internal Audit Project assignments provide an opportunity to collaborate with and develop a deep understanding of various areas across the broader organization. What You Will Be Doing • Lead and implement key elements of IT SOX compliance, internal audits, and ad-hoc projects through close collaboration with external auditors and business process owners. • Responsible for performing annual scoping of SOX controls, internal control testing for all IT SOX and first level review of others work. This includes identifying and evaluating the design and effectiveness of the key IT General controls, documenting results, and ensuring supporting documents corroborate the test results. • Identify internal control issues/exceptions and ensure they are well-defined, root causes analyzed, discussed, and communicated with management. • Identification of process and efficiency improvements within the control structure. • Assist with updates to internal control design to identify any design gaps and implement new or revised controls. • Evaluate new processes, policies, and systems to identify their impact on the SOX program and design the control landscape based on identified risks. • Create and implement Internal Audit programs. • Lead and/or assist on special projects as required. • Collaborate with internal and external partners and respond to requests or issues in a timely manner. • Build trust and maintain positive relationships with internal partners and cross-functional teams What You Bring • 4 years of internal audit, external audit, and IT Audit SOX related experience. • Bachelor’s degree required - major preference of MIS/Accounting/Finance. • CISA, CPA, CIA, CISSP or other relevant certifications complete or in progress. • Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team environment. • The role requires a sense of urgency, passion for results, and personal accountability for achievement. • Be adept in balancing the dual role of independent, objective assurance provider and consultative business partner; guide continuous improvement. • Ability to quickly assess business processes and solve complex problems around business processes, controls, and deficiencies. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications including ability to create presentations. • AuditBoard and NetSuite system knowledge is a plus. Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. • Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations • Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles • Generous number of vacation days each year • Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service • Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love • Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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