IT Controls Engineer, Enterprise Applications
Gusto, Inc. · San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Posted 28 days ago · $205,000-$220,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Gusto, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 49% of Gusto, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gusto, Inc.
- high 45 stale, 9 reposted of 97 open
- Hiring momentum
- 146 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gusto, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gusto, Inc..
About this role
As an IT Controls Engineer at Gusto, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing IT General Controls (ITGCs) across various enterprise applications like NetSuite, Workday, and Salesforce. Your role involves collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements while leveraging AI and automation to enhance the controls environment. You will also oversee audit processes and access governance, ensuring that controls are integrated into workflows effectively.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Gusto, Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience in IT controls, audit, or enterprise applications governance
- Strong hands-on background operating in the 1st line of defense as a control owner across NetSuite, Workday, and/or Salesforce
- Deep expertise in SOX 404, COSO, COBIT, and ITGC frameworks
- Proven track record leading external audit engagements as the management-side owner
- Demonstrated experience building and deploying AI-augmented controls work
- Strong judgment on AI risk and familiarity with agentic tooling
Nice to have
- Public company or IPO readiness experience
- Relevant certifications (CISA, CISSP, CIA, CPA, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with adjacent frameworks including SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and PCI DSS
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Benefits
- Equity (RSUs)
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid expectations
- The role involves significant collaboration with multiple departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- Focus on AI and automation may require ongoing learning and adaptation to new technologies
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Listed by Gusto, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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