<div class="content-intro"><p>The GitLab&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">DevSecOps platform</a>&nbsp;empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">world’s largest all-remote companies</a>&nbsp;with 2,000+ team members and&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">values</a>&nbsp;that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://vimeo.com/778157354" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://vimeo.com/778157354" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Life at GitLab</a>.</p></div><p>Responsible for leading the Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) function at GitLab. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director will have broad exposure to the operations of the company and will work with leaders across Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, Sales, Engineering and IT to establish, maintain an appropriate internal control environment and lead and manage relations&nbsp; with internal/external auditors. The leader will build a team to execute the scoping, testing and documentation of GitLab’s SOX compliance efforts. This position will additionally guide management in developing and implementing the right controls framework. This highly visible role will work closely with senior management, cross-functional leaders throughout the company and the Audit Committee.</p>
<h3>Job Grade</h3>
<p>The Director, SOX PMO Leader is a <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/compensation/compensation-calculator/#gitlab-job-grades">grade 10</a>.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Provides oversight over GitLab SOX program (both business process; and Product, Enterprise &amp; Corporate IT Applications) to ensure the program is run effectively and efficiently</li>
<li>Oversee the effort to design, develop and test the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting including documentation and assessment (i.e. narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices) and annual testing plan</li>
<li>Act as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provide guidance for implementing controls within a business process in an efficient and effective manner.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams, internal audit team and subject matter experts of all major functional areas as well as the external auditor, ensuring an understanding of key risks and processes throughout the organization</li>
<li>Lead cross-functionally to ensure IT systems are up-to-date, monitored and have appropriate controls as it relates to financial reporting</li>
<li>Build and manage a highly functioning, distributed team of direct reports.</li>
<li>Identify and assess the implementation of new controls as necessary.</li>
<li>Identify and design anti-fraud criteria and controls</li>
<li>Monitor and audit the company’s compliance with established internal controls&nbsp;</li>
<li>Review findings from audits and facilitate the remediation plans with written Memo’s&nbsp;</li>
<li>Report findings to senior management and the company’s audit committee.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p>*Subject matter expertise in auditing and enterprise risk management concepts (e.g., risk assessment/prioritization, process &amp; internal controls, root cause analysis)</p>
</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong professional judgment, critical thinking and written/oral communication skills (e.g., persuasion, influence, conflict resolution)</li>
<li>Experienced in leading teams leveraging data and analytical tools to solve business problems and in the audit lifecycle (e.g., audit plan development, risk assessment, engagement execution, reporting, findings management)</li>
<li>Experienced in leading, coaching and developing team members</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to drive a clear vision for the team &amp; manage and coordinate work across global teams</li>
<li>Creative approaches and solutions necessary to solve complex problems.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with and presenting to senior management-level personnel.</li>
<li>Able to utilize Best Practices on recommendations and audit findings.</li>
<li>Ability to work in US time zones mainly Pacific and Eastern time zones</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in audit and risk management</li>
<li>Experience in the software industry is highly preferred.</li>
<li>MBA, Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance field. Chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA) desirable.</li>
<li>Certified internal auditor (CIA) or certified information systems auditor (CISA) preferred.</li>
<li>Experience working with AuditBoard or similar tool a strong plus</li>
<li>Ability to use GitLab</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compensation</h3>
<p>To view the full job description and its compensation calculator, view our handbook. The compensation calculator can be found towards the bottom of the page.</p>
<p>Additional details about our process can be found on our<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/" target="_blank">&nbsp;hiring page</a>.</p>
<div>&nbsp;</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><em><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLBeneUS" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">benefits</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;"> and </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLequity" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">equity</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></div><div class="title">Colorado/Washington pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$153,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$258,200 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">California/Hawaii/New York/New Jersey pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$153,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$286,900 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr>
<p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate/faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p>
<p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>

The GitLab [DevSecOps platform](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-
platform/) empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more
efficiently. We are one of the [world’s largest all-remote
companies](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/) with
2,000+ team members and [values](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/)
that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can
contribute. Learn more about [Life at GitLab](https://vimeo.com/778157354).

Responsible for leading the Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) function at GitLab.
Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director will have broad
exposure to the operations of the company and will work with leaders across
Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, Sales, Engineering and IT to establish,
maintain an appropriate internal control environment and lead and manage
relations  with internal/external auditors. The leader will build a team to
execute the scoping, testing and documentation of GitLab’s SOX compliance
efforts. This position will additionally guide management in developing and
implementing the right controls framework. This highly visible role will work
closely with senior management, cross-functional leaders throughout the
company and the Audit Committee.

### Job Grade

The Director, SOX PMO Leader is a [grade
10](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-
rewards/compensation/compensation-calculator/#gitlab-job-grades).

### Responsibilities

  * Provides oversight over GitLab SOX program (both business process; and Product, Enterprise & Corporate IT Applications) to ensure the program is run effectively and efficiently
  * Oversee the effort to design, develop and test the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting including documentation and assessment (i.e. narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices) and annual testing plan
  * Act as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provide guidance for implementing controls within a business process in an efficient and effective manner. 
  * Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams, internal audit team and subject matter experts of all major functional areas as well as the external auditor, ensuring an understanding of key risks and processes throughout the organization
  * Lead cross-functionally to ensure IT systems are up-to-date, monitored and have appropriate controls as it relates to financial reporting
  * Build and manage a highly functioning, distributed team of direct reports.
  * Identify and assess the implementation of new controls as necessary.
  * Identify and design anti-fraud criteria and controls
  * Monitor and audit the company’s compliance with established internal controls 
  * Review findings from audits and facilitate the remediation plans with written Memo’s 
  * Report findings to senior management and the company’s audit committee.

### Requirements

  * *Subject matter expertise in auditing and enterprise risk management concepts (e.g., risk assessment/prioritization, process & internal controls, root cause analysis)

  * Demonstrated strong professional judgment, critical thinking and written/oral communication skills (e.g., persuasion, influence, conflict resolution)
  * Experienced in leading teams leveraging data and analytical tools to solve business problems and in the audit lifecycle (e.g., audit plan development, risk assessment, engagement execution, reporting, findings management)
  * Experienced in leading, coaching and developing team members
  * Demonstrated ability to drive a clear vision for the team & manage and coordinate work across global teams
  * Creative approaches and solutions necessary to solve complex problems.
  * Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with and presenting to senior management-level personnel.
  * Able to utilize Best Practices on recommendations and audit findings.
  * Ability to work in US time zones mainly Pacific and Eastern time zones
  * 10+ years of experience in audit and risk management
  * Experience in the software industry is highly preferred.
  * MBA, Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance field. Chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA) desirable.
  * Certified internal auditor (CIA) or certified information systems auditor (CISA) preferred.
  * Experience working with AuditBoard or similar tool a strong plus
  * Ability to use GitLab

### Compensation

To view the full job description and its compensation calculator, view our
handbook. The compensation calculator can be found towards the bottom of the
page.

Additional details about our process can be found on our[ hiring
page](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/).



 _The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for
residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are
determined through interviews and a review of education, experience,
knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members,
and alignment with market data. See more information on
our[benefits](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-
rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/) and
[equity](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/). Sales roles are
also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base
salary._

Colorado/Washington pay range

$153,000--$258,200 USD

California/Hawaii/New York/New Jersey pay range

$153,000--$286,900 USD

* * *

**Country Hiring Guidelines:** GitLab hires new team members in countries
around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry
specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team
can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting
process.  

**Privacy Policy:** Please review our [Recruitment Privacy
Policy.](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate/faq/recruitment-
privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative
action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are
based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex
(including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental
or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any
other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO
Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-
employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the
Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-
equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or
special need that requires
[accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-
usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting
process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-
to-our-interview-process).

