WHO WE ARE

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Lead Internal Audit Manager - SOX & Biz Ops (business operations) to join our growing Internal Audit (IA) team. This role is ideal for someone with a collaborative, agile mindset and a strong background in shaping internal audit practices within fast-paced, high-growth tech environments.
As a key member of the IA team, you will oversee our SOX management testing program, coordinating with the business, external auditors and our India IA team. You will also lead business process risk based audits and help enhance audit processes through automation, AI, and data analytics integrations. Your work will drive greater efficiency, deeper insights, and more strategic risk management across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and innovate within a forward-thinking audit function while helping Samsara manage risk and scale responsibly.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Leading management’s SOX testing program within IA, coordinating across multiple stakeholders in the business, our external auditors and our India IA team.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding and perspective of the operational risk landscape to drive our risk assessment and IA operational audit projects.
• Leading risk-based biz ops audits in areas including, but not limited to, sales, invoicing, GL accounting, enterprise resilience, and third-party risk management.
• Integrating automation, AI, and data analytics into our risk and audit processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Enhancing audit methodologies and advising cross-functional teams on biz ops risk and compliance.
• Support critical SOX compliance initiatives, by managing testing of controls, coordinating with external auditors and internal teams, and improving processes through automation, enhanced documentation, and consistent reporting.
• Build a data-driven and AI-informed biz ops risk landscape and audit pipeline
• Spearhead and execute risk-based audits in biz ops areas, leveraging data-driven methods to evaluate controls and surface risk insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners across Accounting, Finance, Sales, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, etc. to identify, prioritize, and continuously monitor biz ops risks, directly informing audit planning.
• Scale internal audit processes with a focus on automation, and continuous improvement, while acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on risk and compliance matters.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• 8+ years of experience in SOX compliance and business operational internal audit experience within the tech or SaaS industry, either in-house or through Big 4/professional services/consulting firms.
• Proven ability to manage and execute risk assessments, scoping, and performing assurance and advisory projects, including delivering key findings to business stakeholders and tracking management action plans to resolution.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to engage business stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to build automation into audit processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and risk coverage.