Manager, Internal Audit

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brands digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work!

The Yext Internal Audit team is a dynamic and growing team that assists management with the efficient and effective design of internal controls over financial reporting and provides assurance activities over the proper design and operation of those controls and well as other significant business processes. The Manager Internal Audit reports directly to the VP, Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management located in New York, and will be responsible for ensuring that our company executes the companies SOX program and ensure the controls address the changing risk landscape of our growing company.

What Youll Do

• Serve as a key owner of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and India Companies Act (ICA) compliance programs across business process and IT domains
• Maintain and enhance the annual internal control program plan, scope, and timeline
• Ensure alignment with PCAOB standards, COSO framework, and regulatory expectations
• Assess SOX applicability for new processes, systems, and organizational changes
• Review risk and control matrices (RCMs)and flowcharts for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, including management review controls
• Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and potential improvements
• Evaluate and classify control deficiencies in accordance with SOX guidance
• Monitor remediation plans and validate timely and effective resolution of deficiencies
• Evaluate the impact of system implementations, upgrades, and decommissioning on SOX controls
• Partner with process owners to address control issues and strengthen governance
• Review SOX testing workpapers to ensure accuracy, sufficiency of evidence, and adherence to audit standards
• Ensure consistent testing methodology across business and IT controls
• Monitor testing progress and deadlines
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and process owners across the organization
• Provide guidance and training to control owners on SOX requirements and expectations
• Manage and develop auditors (Business Process and IT), ensuring quality and consistency of work
• Foster a strong control culture while maintaining independence and objectivity
• Oversee use of GRC tool and analytics where applicable
• Act as a primary liaison with external auditors for SOX-related matters

• 5-8 years cumulative experience in SOX compliance, internal/external audit or business consulting
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
• Experience with SOX compliance efforts or as part of external, integrated audits (within Saas environment a plus)
• Flowchart experience with ability to understand process and translate to visual process flows
• Strong written and oral communication skills (used to communicate with Management about process, controls, emerging audit and compliance issues, and communicate with external vendors/auditors and non-technical stakeholders)
• Strong attention to detail
• Embraces the challenge of evaluating process and controls in a fast paced environment
• Strong understanding of both business and IT General Controls
• Good Business process knowledge and ability to identify gaps in design
• Skilled at building relationships at cross functions and regions; collaborate well with others with experience working in cross cultural environments
• CPA/ CA/ CIA/ CISA or other relevant certification preferred

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

Benefits

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.

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