Now, more than ever, the Toast team is committed to our customers. We’re taking steps to help restaurants navigate these unprecedented times with technology, resources, and community. Our focus is on building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. And because our technology is purpose-built for restaurants, by restaurant people, restaurants can trust that we’ll deliver on their needs for today while investing in experiences that will power their restaurant of the future. 

About this roll* (Responsibilities) 

Toast is looking for a highly-motivated leader to build and lead the Internal Audit function in a fast-growing company. This role will build a team of internal and external professionals and be responsible for working with the Audit Committee and leaders across the company on risk assessments, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, operational audits, and special projects. The role requires strong expertise in the areas of internal and external auditing, including financial, operational, and technology audits, and promotes collaborative auditing to add value to the organization and align internal audit processes with stakeholders.

• Develop a strategic and risk-based audit model and plans to ensure the company is moving its controls and policies to the next level
• Lead annual enterprise risk assessment and planning process to develop the internal audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the organization
• Act as an advisor to management on the design of effective and efficient controls for scalability and stronger assurance
• Oversee the implementation of SOX and ensure ongoing SOX compliance
• Establish a strong working relationship with the Audit Committee
• Utilize technology and data to optimize and improve the efficiency of the internal audit process
• Coordinate, prioritize, and document risk assessment, design evaluation and operational effectiveness testing of the company’s internal controls communicate testing results to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relationships and work closely with external-auditors, control owners and senior management to ensure communication of critical issues in a timely manner
• Provides hands-on development and mentorship to team members and consultants, working collaboratively with the team to foster their professional development and increase their skills
• Prepare internal audit update and present to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis
• Participate in ad hoc projects and performs additional duties as required

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required
• Certification as a CIA, or CPA is required
• Comprehensive understanding and prior experience with design and implementation of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls
• Ability to quickly scope an area, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop audit plans responsive to those risks
• Strong executive presence and business acumen to collaborate and communicate with senior management and board
• Ability to communicate complex and technical matters efficiently and effectively
• Ideally the candidate has SaaS or Fintech experience
• A humble leadership mentality and a willingness to perform any task asked of team members while simultaneously inspiring confidence in leadership
• Proficient in business processes and IT general controls (including application and infrastructure controls), and how they intersect with financial transactions
• Proven track record leading results-oriented teams

*Bread puns encouraged but not required