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Smartsheet is a fast growing, dynamic SaaS Company, with a focus on collaboration and work management. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead walkthroughs, own documentation, and test controls for design and operational effectiveness to help ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Our internal audit team is critical to helping the company assess the risks across the organization, while specifically addressing the organization’s SOX compliance responsibilities. The Senior Internal Auditor will be an objective team member improving operations through a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance processes. The ideal candidate will have a balance of technical skills, knowledge of accounting procedures, experience with designing or testing internal controls, and drive towards constructive solutions.
This role will be reporting to the Senior Manager located in the US. This role has the option to be in-office (located in San José, Costa Rica), fully remote, or hybrid. You must reside in Costa Rica.
You will:
Participate in internal audit engagement planning, reporting, scoping, execution and follow-up
Act as central liaison between external audit and the business for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) field work, manage projects to maximize productivity of audit and minimize impact to the business
Establish and lead workstreams to ensure SOX tasks, including control documentation, are maintained and completed timely
Perform testing of controls, including obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
Actively work with business team members to ensure internal control issues identified are understood and resolved timely
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Assist with the preparation and presentation of reports to Accounting, IT, and other business leaders on internal audit activities such as control findings, results, and recommendations for improvements
Leverage previous SOX experience and be an expert on topics such as information produced by entity / key reports, entity-level controls, and other audit considerations
Take on ad-hoc internal audit and/or compliance-related projects working cross-functionally with the business
Other job duties as assigned.
You have:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Active CPA/CISA/CIA (or equivalent) preferred
2+ years Public Accounting and/or Internal Audit experience
Solid understanding of US GAAP and components of internal controls (SOX testing experience required)
Strong analytical and project management abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing, and collaborative environment
Familiarity with NetSuite and Salesforce is a plus
Fluency in English ~ 90% (oral, written & comprehension)
Perks & Benefits:
Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members
Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
Asociacion Solidarista with employee and employer contributions as well as potential alliances with entities such as universities, gyms, etc.
12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program
20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)
Get to Know Us:
At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
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