Internal Audit Director, Barracuda Networks
$187-249k
+ Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
More information about location
Cybersecurity solutions
Job no longer available
Cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$187-249k
+ Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To protect and support our customers for life.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Master's degree or MBA preferred
- Certifications (required): Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance. At least 5 years of leadership experience
- Deep understanding of internal audit standards, frameworks, and methodologies
- Proven ability to analyze complex business processes and provide risk-based, actionable insights
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to executive leadership and the audit committee
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
- Experience in the technology or cybersecurity industry is strongly preferred
What the job involves
- Barracuda Networks, Inc is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Director to to establish and lead a best-in-class internal audit function from the ground up
- In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive audit strategy that aligns with Barracuda’s business objectives and risk management framework
- You will work closely with senior leadership and the audit committee to ensure effective governance, strengthen risk management, and enhance compliance across the organization
- This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape a critical function within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan that addresses key business risks, regulatory compliance requirements, and strategic objectives
- Design and establish an enterprise risk management framework to identify, assess, and monitor emerging risks across the organization
- Conduct audits of financial, operational, and IT processes to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to identify control gaps and operational inefficiencies, providing actionable recommendations for business processes and risk mitigation efforts
- Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports and presentations for senior leadership and the audit committee, highlighting key risks, findings, and recommended corrective actions
- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues and ongoing accountability
- Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in internal auditing and risk management
- Promote a culture of compliance, ethics, and internal control awareness throughout the organization through education, communication, and partnership
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to integrate regulatory requirements into the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring alignment with internal audit processes and enhancing overall risk mitigation strategies
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, assess, and monitor emerging risks, providing actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency across the organization
Our take
In an increasingly online world, with email hacks and data leaks becoming more and more common, cyber security is more important than ever. Barracuda aims to provide this with its comprehensive suite of security software.
It offers a number of packages, focusing on email security, app and cloud protection, network security and data protection to provide end-to-end coverage for its customers' IT operations. It invests heavily in R&D and product development to keep on top of new (and increasingly prevalent) email phishing scams, as well as incorporated XDR capabilities to close security gaps generated by the rise in hybrid and remote working.
Barracuda is an established player within the cyber security market with over 200,000 enterprise customers including brands like Shiseido, Carrefour and Accor. It was acquired in 2022 by KKR, a global investment firm, and is using the investment of capital to further improve its product, grow its team and expand its marketing reach.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2017
$0.8m
GRANT
Oct 2009
$5.6m
LATE VC
Total funding: $72.4m
Company benefits
- High-quality health benefits
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Career-growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
- Volunteer opportunities
- Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
Company HQ
San Tomas, Campbell, CA
Leadership
Zachary Levow
(CTO)Previously co-founded Affinity Path and Spinway, as well as working in Software Development and Architectural Software Design for Sun Microsystems, Cadence Design Systems and Motorola.
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