At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 22K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

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When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

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Head of Internal Audit

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Why We Have This Role

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We’re looking for a seasoned Internal Audit leader to build and scale a best-in-class internal audit function that safeguards our business as we grow. You’ll work closely with the Audit Committee, CFO, and leaders across the company to design and test internal controls, drive SOX compliance, and embed risk management throughout Qualtrics. This role will be critical in helping us strengthen governance, improve business processes, and ensure operational and financial integrity across a fast-growing global SaaS company.

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How You’ll Find Success

\n\nLeads and develops high-performing audit teams, fostering growth and accountability\nThinks strategically and executes with strong operational discipline\nCommunicates audit findings clearly and influences stakeholders at all levels, including audit committees and executives\nApplies deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks\nNavigates complex regulatory environments confidently and effectively\nDrives process improvement leveraging technology and data analytics\nBuilds collaborative relationships and partners cross-functionally with finance, IT, legal, and business leaders\n\n

How You’ll Grow

\n\nExpand your leadership scope by scaling a growing internal audit department in a dynamic SaaS environment\nDeepen your expertise in emerging audit technologies, data analytics, and automation (including AI applications)\nGain exposure to global risk management and corporate governance at the board level\nLead cross-functional initiatives to embed risk-conscious culture across the organization\nStrengthen your advisory impact by influencing strategic decisions and operational improvements\n\n

Things You’ll Do

\n\nLead and grow an internal audit team responsible for maintaining robust internal controls, including section 404 SOX compliance, through recruiting, training, and managing co-source partnerships\nDevelop risk-based audit plans aligned with company strategy, execute advisory and assurance engagements, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee\nManage the SOX compliance program end-to-end: design, testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors\nFacilitate enterprise risk management by running risk committee meetings, updating risk registers, and integrating risk in strategic planning\nBuild strong stakeholder relationships across finance, IT, legal, and business units to support governance and compliance efforts\nLeverage audit and data analytics technologies to improve audit effectiveness, drive automation, and promote continuous process improvements\n\n

What We’re Looking For On Your Resume

\n\n15+ years in internal audit, with at least 5 years in leadership roles\nProven SOX compliance experience, ideally in public or pre-IPO SaaS companies\nStrong background with SaaS financial and operational business models\nDemonstrated skills with risk management frameworks and governance\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s and CIA/CPA preferred, CISA a plus\nExpertise in COSO framework, audit management software, data analytics, IT controls, cybersecurity, and privacy regulations\nExperience presenting to executives and audit committees, leading cross-functional teams, and driving organizational change\n\n

What You Should Know About This Team

\n\nYou’ll join a growing internal audit function that partners closely with executive leadership and the Audit Committee\nThe team embraces professional development and continuous learning, with regular training and quality improvement programs\nWe work collaboratively across global and remote teams, promoting transparency and open communication\nThis role offers significant visibility and impact on company strategy, controls, and risk management\nWe value innovation, leveraging new technologies to improve audit quality and efficiency\n\n

Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits

\n\nWork life integration is deeply important to us - we have frequent office events, team outings, and happy hours\nQualtrics Experience Program - $1,800 for an experience of your choosing (eligible after a year)\nWe take pride in our offices design aiming at fostering creativity from our rooftop views to an open and collaborative work space.\n30 paid days off - 15 PTO + 5 Personal Days + 10 Holiday Closures (additional after a year)\nOn top of standard benefits package (medical - employees and their families, dental, vision, life insurance, etc) we provide snacks, drinks, and free lunches in our office\nFree lunches in the office\nGym onsite\n\n

 

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The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

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Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act,Equal Opportunity Employment,Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.

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