Senior Internal Auditor

Job description

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating our internal control environment and drive key pillars of our global SOX compliance program. You will lead and own end-to-end business process testing-from risk assessment and control design to operating effectiveness, deficiency evaluations, and status reporting while acting as a key technical resource. In this role, you'll serve as a critical liaison collaborating cross-functionally across global business units and partnering directly with external auditors to ensure seamless compliance.

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA.

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 5% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.

Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until December 31, 2026, but may change based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End SOX Planning and Execution: Drive end-to-end SOX compliance activities-from initial scoping, materiality analysis, and risk-based audit planning to walkthrough execution and operating effectiveness testing across core SOX processes.
• Deficiency Assessments: Document control gaps, evaluate quantitative/qualitative impacts, partner with process owners on remediation and monitor remediation progress.
• Quality Standards: Apply quality control standards to all audit documentation
• External Audit Liaison : Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors to coordinate reliance, reduce redundant testing, and streamline the annual audit process.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with business teams to identify control gaps, optimize workflows, and build scalable processes aligned with industry best practices.
• Operational Audits: Support in the end-to-end execution of operational and compliance audits from risk identification, scoping, fieldwork execution, and reporting. Document process flows and testing workpapers with limited supervision.
• Audit Innovation: Drive the adoption of AI and automation tools to streamline audit workflows, boost efficiency, and deliver actionable business insight

Requirements

• 4 years of recent, continuous public accounting experience within a Big 4 firm
• Demonstrated direct experience executing SOX testing and control evaluations in strict alignment with PCAOB standards and guidelines
• Direct experience preparing, reviewing, or defending public company audit files for PCAOB inspections or internal firm quality reviews
• Proven experience leading audit engagements, supervising associate auditors, and managing client/stakeholder relationships.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance requirements, COSO framework, and PCAOB auditing standards
• Strong project and time management and experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management