Head of internal audit
Bending Spoons · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $300,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Lead SOX compliance and internal control evaluations.
- Develop and execute annual internal audit plans.
- Build and shape the internal audit function.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders.
- Opportunity for significant growth and impact.
About the role
About Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers, where team members grow to their full potential, functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency, creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate, and does so while adhering to high ethical standards. We acquire and improve digital businesses to own and operate them for the long term. Our transformations are deep—designed to speed up innovation, benefit customers, and strengthen business performance. We operate with minimal hierarchy and small, talent-dense teams, bringing startup ambition, agility, and urgency to established products. We integrate AI deeply into our work, reinforcing human judgment with machine intelligence.
For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons offers an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate.
Responsibilities
- Own SOX compliance: Manage end-to-end SOX compliance implementation across business processes and IT systems.
- Lead internal control evaluations: Test and assess controls across the organization, evaluating their effectiveness, identifying gaps and risks, and driving remediation to resolution.
- Drive the annual internal audit plan: Develop and own internal audit programs across financial, operational, technology, and compliance areas. Deliver findings and remediation recommendations to senior management and the audit committee.
- Shape the internal audit function: Contribute to building the function from the ground up. Help establish and continuously evolve methodology, governance, and tooling.
- Manage key stakeholder relationships: Work closely with external auditors, senior management, and the audit committee. Translate findings into clear communications and track the implementation of recommendations through to completion.
What We Look For
- Reasoning ability: Solve complex problems using first principles, sharp structuring of ideas, resistance to biases, and attention to critical details.
- Drive: Extreme ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity, with a deep sense of responsibility and a continuously rising bar for performance.
- Proficiency in English: Proficient reading, writing, and speaking skills.
- Team spirit: Generosity without expectation of return, supporting the best idea, willingness to help the team, reliability, honesty, and transparency.
What We Offer
- Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams: Work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams with bright individuals.
- Exceptional opportunity for growth: Be placed in ideal positions to thrive, with potential for significant roles in major projects.
- Competitive pay and equity: Annual salary ranges provided, with potential for compensation beyond usual ranges for exceptional candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits: Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited learning and training, top-tier health insurance, relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat.
Commitment & Contract
- Permanent, Full-time.
Location
- Milan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.
The Selection Process
We prioritize verifiable signals of excellence. If you like the role and believe you could excel, don't self-reject due to perceived lack of experience or an imperfect CV. The process includes challenging tests that may take several hours. We set a high bar and are confident in finding the right candidate.
Before You Apply
If you've applied before without an offer, wait at least one year. Bending Spoons is demanding, requiring significant commitment for extraordinary learning and growth. We recommend new hires spend their first few months in our Milan office to rapidly absorb culture and build trust, with travel and accommodation support. After this, you can work from our Milan or London offices, or remotely from approved countries.
Key skills/competency
- Head of Internal Audit
- SOX Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Risk Management
- Financial Audit
- Operational Audit
- IT Audit
- Compliance Programs
- Audit Planning
- Stakeholder Management
Skills & topics
- Head of Internal Audit
- Internal Audit
- SOX Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Risk Management
- Audit Manager
- Audit Director
- Financial Audit
- IT Audit
- Compliance
- Milan
- London
- Remote
How to get hired
- Research Bending Spoons: Understand their mission, values, and innovative approach to business.
- Tailor Your Resume: Highlight experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit planning.
- Prepare for Tests: Be ready for challenging, in-depth assessments that require problem-solving.
- Showcase Drive & Reasoning: Emphasize your ambition, first-principles thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate Team Spirit: Convey your collaborative nature, transparency, and commitment to shared goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical salary for a Head of Internal Audit at Bending Spoons?
- The annual salary for a Head of Internal Audit at Bending Spoons typically ranges between $204,281 and $411,014 in the US, between £151,436 and £250,512 in London, and between €107,837 and €240,330 elsewhere in Europe. Compensation varies by location and expected impact, and can be higher for exceptional candidates, especially in high-cost markets like New York City and San Francisco. The company also offers equity.
- What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Internal Audit at Bending Spoons?
- The Head of Internal Audit will own SOX compliance, lead internal control evaluations, drive the annual internal audit plan across financial, operational, technology, and compliance areas, and shape the internal audit function by establishing methodology and governance. They will also manage key stakeholder relationships, including external auditors, senior management, and the audit committee.
- What kind of work arrangement does Bending Spoons offer for this role?
- This role offers a flexible work arrangement. While initial onboarding in the Milan office is recommended for a few months, the long-term arrangement can be remote from approved countries or based in their offices in Milan or London, depending on the offer stage.
- How challenging is the Bending Spoons hiring process for the Head of Internal Audit position?
- The hiring process at Bending Spoons is rigorous and selective. It includes challenging tests that may involve unfamiliar problems and can take several hours. The company prioritizes verifiable signals of excellence and sets a high bar, ensuring they find the right candidate before extending an offer.
- What are the essential qualities Bending Spoons looks for in a Head of Internal Audit candidate?
- Bending Spoons seeks candidates with strong reasoning ability, exceptional drive and ambition, high initiative and tenacity, and a deep sense of responsibility. They also value proficiency in English and strong team spirit, characterized by generosity, transparency, and support for collective success.
- Can I apply for the Head of Internal Audit role if I have an 'imperfect' CV?
- Yes, Bending Spoons encourages applications even if you feel your CV is 'imperfect' or you lack extensive experience. They prioritize verifiable signals of excellence and believe that if you have the drive and potential to excel over time, you should not self-reject. If you've applied before and were unsuccessful, they recommend waiting at least one year before reapplying.
- What benefits does Bending Spoons provide to its employees?
- Bending Spoons offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible hours, remote working options, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat. They focus on creating conditions for employees to do their best work.