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GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Internal Auditor reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Internal Audit, you’ll help GitLab assess risk and strengthen controls across a technology landscape that includes multi-cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, and modern development practices. This USA-based role supports our Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) program while partnering with Engineering, IT Operations, Security, and business teams to build controls that work in practice, not just on paper. You’ll execute technology audits, turn findings into practical improvements, and use data analytics, automation, and generative artificial intelligence tools to improve audit quality and efficiency. You’ll work as a trusted advisor who connects technical risks to business impact, helps leaders anticipate emerging risks, and supports remediation through closure.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Execute technology audits covering SOX compliance, cloud infrastructure across Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform, application controls, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, and DevSecOps practices.
- Design and test IT general controls, application controls, and entity-level controls with minimal supervision.
- Support the IT SOX program from planning through reporting, including risk-based audit planning, process walkthroughs, testing, and coordination with external co-source providers.
- Maintain clear, high-quality audit documentation, including risk and control matrices, process flows, test procedures, findings, and business impact assessments.
- Own remediation efforts by partnering with process owners on practical corrective action plans, validating effectiveness before closure, and preparing status updates for leadership.
- Collaborate with Engineering, IT Operations, Security, and business process owners to assess emerging risks and evaluate new system implementations for control adequacy and SOX relevance.
- Review controls across financial statement cycles, including record to report, order to cash, hire to retire, and procure to pay, as well as third-party System and Organization Controls 1 and 2 reports.
- Use data analytics, automation, and generative artificial intelligence tools to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and quality.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Experience executing technology audits and risk management work in complex technology environments, including audit planning, testing, reporting, and remediation.
- Experience supporting IT SOX programs and designing and testing IT general controls and application controls.
- Knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, the National Institute of Standards and Technology framework, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, ISO 27001, and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Internal Control Framework.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles and cybersecurity fundamentals, including network security, encryption, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience with modern development practices, including Agile and DevOps, and with data analytics and audit automation tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings, business impact, and practical recommendations to technical and business audiences.
- A self-directed, collaborative approach to managing multiple priorities, adapting to change, and helping teams improve their risk and control environments.
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field, and an active relevant professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, or an equivalent certification.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Technology Internal Audit team helps GitLab understand and manage technology risk while supporting a secure and effective control environment. The team partners across Engineering, IT Operations, Security, Finance, and other business functions to support SOX compliance, assess emerging technologies, and turn audit insights into practical improvements. We work as solution-driven partners, communicate risks in business terms, build trust with stakeholders, connect audit work to GitLab’s priorities, and use technology to scale our impact.
HOW GITLAB WILL SUPPORT YOU
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
- United States Salary Range $86,400—$146,400 USD
HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
COUNTRY HIRING GUIDELINES:
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
INTRODUCTION
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Internal Auditor reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Internal Audit, you’ll help GitLab assess risk and strengthen controls across a technology landscape that includes multi-cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, and modern development practices. This USA-based role supports our Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) program while partnering with Engineering, IT Operations, Security, and business teams to build controls that work in practice, not just on paper. You’ll execute technology audits, turn findings into practical improvements, and use data analytics, automation, and generative artificial intelligence tools to improve audit quality and efficiency. You’ll work as a trusted advisor who connects technical risks to business impact, helps leaders anticipate emerging risks, and supports remediation through closure.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Execute technology audits covering SOX compliance, cloud infrastructure across Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform, application controls, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, and DevSecOps practices.
- Design and test IT general controls, application controls, and entity-level controls with minimal supervision.
- Support the IT SOX program from planning through reporting, including risk-based audit planning, process walkthroughs, testing, and coordination with external co-source providers.
- Maintain clear, high-quality audit documentation, including risk and control matrices, process flows, test procedures, findings, and business impact assessments.
- Own remediation efforts by partnering with process owners on practical corrective action plans, validating effectiveness before closure, and preparing status updates for leadership.
- Collaborate with Engineering, IT Operations, Security, and business process owners to assess emerging risks and evaluate new system implementations for control adequacy and SOX relevance.
- Review controls across financial statement cycles, including record to report, order to cash, hire to retire, and procure to pay, as well as third-party System and Organization Controls 1 and 2 reports.
- Use data analytics, automation, and generative artificial intelligence tools to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and quality.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Experience executing technology audits and risk management work in complex technology environments, including audit planning, testing, reporting, and remediation.
- Experience supporting IT SOX programs and designing and testing IT general controls and application controls.
- Knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, the National Institute of Standards and Technology framework, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, ISO 27001, and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission Internal Control Framework.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles and cybersecurity fundamentals, including network security, encryption, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience with modern development practices, including Agile and DevOps, and with data analytics and audit automation tools.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings, business impact, and practical recommendations to technical and business audiences.
- A self-directed, collaborative approach to managing multiple priorities, adapting to change, and helping teams improve their risk and control environments.
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field, and an active relevant professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, or an equivalent certification.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Technology Internal Audit team helps GitLab understand and manage technology risk while supporting a secure and effective control environment. The team partners across Engineering, IT Operations, Security, Finance, and other business functions to support SOX compliance, assess emerging technologies, and turn audit insights into practical improvements. We work as solution-driven partners, communicate risks in business terms, build trust with stakeholders, connect audit work to GitLab’s priorities, and use technology to scale our impact.
HOW GITLAB WILL SUPPORT YOU
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
- United States Salary Range $86,400—$146,400 USD
HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
COUNTRY HIRING GUIDELINES:
GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Internal Auditor
Translate your credentials into U.S. audit standards
CPA Canada holders should confirm their designation maps to U.S. CPA equivalency before applying. Employers filing your TN visa petition will expect credentials aligned with IIA or AICPA standards, not just provincial licensing.
Target employers with active internal audit functions
Publicly traded companies, financial institutions, and federal contractors are required to maintain internal audit departments under SOX or FDICIA. These employers already understand TN sponsorship for audit roles and file more readily than smaller firms.
Clarify your job offer letter covers TN-qualifying duties
A vague offer letter listing general finance tasks can get a TN petition rejected. Your letter must explicitly describe internal audit duties: control testing, risk assessment, compliance review, or financial reporting oversight, not accounting or bookkeeping work.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring TN roles
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with USMCA. Migrate Mate filters Internal Auditor postings by employer visa sponsorship experience, so you're applying where the hiring process is already set up for you.
Understand Mexican citizens face a separate consular step
Unlike Canadians who can obtain TN status at the border, Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview, typically at a U.S. embassy in Mexico. Your employer must have your support documents ready before that appointment date.
Request a TN extension before your status expires
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals. File for an extension with USCIS at least 120 days before your I-94 expiration date to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Internal Auditor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Internal Auditor qualify for TN visa status under USMCA?
Yes. Internal Auditor is an explicitly listed occupation in the USMCA TN category for both Canadian and Mexican citizens. The role must involve professional-level audit work, including internal controls review, financial risk assessment, and compliance testing, rather than general accounting tasks. Your job offer letter needs to reflect those specific duties to satisfy a port of entry officer or consular official.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Internal Auditor roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for Internal Auditor positions. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait in most cases. Canadians can get TN status at the border the same day with the right documents. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a March lottery, and selection isn't guaranteed. For audit professionals from Canada or Mexico, TN is the more direct path.
What documents do I need to bring for a TN Internal Auditor application?
You'll need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a detailed job offer letter from your U.S. employer, and evidence of your professional credentials, typically a university degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. If you hold a CPA Canada designation, bring your certification documentation. Canadians present these at a port of entry; Mexican citizens submit them as part of their consular visa application package.
How do I find Internal Auditor employers that already sponsor TN visas?
Start with publicly traded companies, large financial institutions, and government contractors, since SOX compliance requirements mean they maintain structured internal audit teams familiar with professional visa processes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Internal Auditor job listings by employers with recent visa filings, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with work visa sponsorship.
Can I change employers while on a TN visa as an Internal Auditor?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your TN status. Each employer change requires a new TN approval, which means a new job offer letter, a new port of entry application for Canadians, or a new USCIS petition. You should not start working for the new employer until the new TN authorization is granted. Timing this correctly during an active job search is one of the more common practical challenges for TN holders switching roles.