Internal Audit & SOX Program Sr Manager

Avant is seeking an Internal Audit & SOX Program Sr Manager to lead the execution and maturation of the internal audit and SOX compliance program. This role will be responsible for building and operating a best-in-class controls environment, owning the internal audit roadmap and plan, and driving SOX and control program maturity. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls, and a strong understanding of financial services and regulatory frameworks.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Avant’s SOX compliance and internal audit program, including governance structures, risk assessment methodologies, controls documentation standards, testing procedures, issue management processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit and controls testing plan covering financial reporting, operational processes, IT controls, cybersecurity, and third-party risk. Continuously reassess risks and adjust priorities as the business evolves.
• Oversee walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, issue remediation tracking, management reporting, and evidence retention across both manual and automated controls. Coordinate with external auditors and advisory partners as needed.
• The ideal candidate combines strong audit and SOX expertise with operational rigor, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to build scalable programs in a fast-moving fintech environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings and status updates to executive leadership or Board-level audiences
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging Excel, SQL, Databricks, or similar tools to support data-driven testing approaches
• Strong working knowledge of COSO 2013, SOX 302 and 404, PCAOB AS 2201, ITGC frameworks, and risk-based auditing methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, consultants, regulators, and executive leadership
• Experience building, scaling, or materially enhancing a SOX compliance program, internal audit function, or public-company controls environment
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent audits, testing cycles, and remediation workstreams in a deadline-driven environment
• Active CPA, CIA, or CISA, or comparable credential preferred. Candidates actively pursuing certification will also be considered
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, evolving priorities and ambiguity
• Strong project and program management capabilities with the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in financial services, fintech, banking, lending, payments, or another regulated industry
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls, including experience supporting public companies
• Hands-on experience implementing or administering GRC platforms such as Workiva, LogicGate, AuditBoard, or ServiceNow GRC
• Familiarity with cloud environments and modern engineering practices , including AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
• We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture
• Understanding of consumer finance regulatory frameworks including TILA, ECOA, UDAAP, FCRA, GLBA