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IT Audit Managers are strong H-1B visa sponsorship candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, or a related field. Employers in financial services, consulting, and healthcare sponsor regularly, and cap-exempt organizations offer a path outside the lottery. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-quality SOX program while helping create something from the ground up: an IT risk management function and operational audit capability at one of the most recognized design companies in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager of IT Internal Audit (Risk & Ops) will support Figma's IT SOX compliance program and, in partnership with the Head of Internal Audit, develop the IT risk management and risk-based operational audit workstreams. The right candidate brings compliance rigor and the intellectual curiosity to work in greenfield territory, where the playbook does not yet exist.
What you’ll do at Figma:
- Execute the IT SOX compliance program: ITGC and ITAC testing, deficiency management, remediation tracking, and SOX documentation. Coordinate with external auditors and co-sourced resources throughout the audit cycle.
- Provide technical support in the assessment, design, and implementation of IT General Controls and IT Application Controls in collaboration with GRC and IT management. Participate in system upgrades and implementations to ensure controls over financial reporting are adequately identified and addressed.
- Lead IT risk conversations with management and contribute to the IT risk register. Support the buildout of Figma's IT risk management program, including risk identification methodology, assessment frameworks, and leadership reporting.
- Contribute to risk updates for the Audit Committee and senior leadership as it relates to the IT risk landscape, including emerging technology risks such as cloud, SaaS, and AI.
- Develop a risk-based operational audit plan and implement audits across IT and business process areas, including where no prior year workpapers exist. Issue findings with risk ratings and actionable recommendations; track remediation to closure.
- Build audit programs from scratch, prepare clear and concise audit reports, and present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- 6+ years in IT audit, IT risk management, or a combination thereof
- IT SOX compliance experience with hands-on ownership of ITGCs, ITACs, and Segregation of Duties
- Experience performing operational or integrated audits, including in environments without established playbooks
- Knowledge of PCAOB/SEC requirements and audit frameworks, including CISA, CIA, or CISM certifications
- Ability to collaborate across Internal Audit and cross-functional teams (GRC, IT, Finance, Legal, Business Systems)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:
- Experience supporting the development of a risk management program
- SaaS or fast-paced tech company experience
- Familiarity with GRC tools (AuditBoard, Workiva, ServiceNow GRC, or similar)
- Experience with data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar) for audit processes
- Cloud security knowledge and audit experience
COMPENSATION
If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.
- Annual Base Salary Range: $153,000—$221,000 USD
Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
EEO STATEMENT
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Holding interviews in an accessible location
- Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
- Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
- Changing the mode or format of interviews
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-quality SOX program while helping create something from the ground up: an IT risk management function and operational audit capability at one of the most recognized design companies in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager of IT Internal Audit (Risk & Ops) will support Figma's IT SOX compliance program and, in partnership with the Head of Internal Audit, develop the IT risk management and risk-based operational audit workstreams. The right candidate brings compliance rigor and the intellectual curiosity to work in greenfield territory, where the playbook does not yet exist.
What you’ll do at Figma:
- Execute the IT SOX compliance program: ITGC and ITAC testing, deficiency management, remediation tracking, and SOX documentation. Coordinate with external auditors and co-sourced resources throughout the audit cycle.
- Provide technical support in the assessment, design, and implementation of IT General Controls and IT Application Controls in collaboration with GRC and IT management. Participate in system upgrades and implementations to ensure controls over financial reporting are adequately identified and addressed.
- Lead IT risk conversations with management and contribute to the IT risk register. Support the buildout of Figma's IT risk management program, including risk identification methodology, assessment frameworks, and leadership reporting.
- Contribute to risk updates for the Audit Committee and senior leadership as it relates to the IT risk landscape, including emerging technology risks such as cloud, SaaS, and AI.
- Develop a risk-based operational audit plan and implement audits across IT and business process areas, including where no prior year workpapers exist. Issue findings with risk ratings and actionable recommendations; track remediation to closure.
- Build audit programs from scratch, prepare clear and concise audit reports, and present findings and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- 6+ years in IT audit, IT risk management, or a combination thereof
- IT SOX compliance experience with hands-on ownership of ITGCs, ITACs, and Segregation of Duties
- Experience performing operational or integrated audits, including in environments without established playbooks
- Knowledge of PCAOB/SEC requirements and audit frameworks, including CISA, CIA, or CISM certifications
- Ability to collaborate across Internal Audit and cross-functional teams (GRC, IT, Finance, Legal, Business Systems)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:
- Experience supporting the development of a risk management program
- SaaS or fast-paced tech company experience
- Familiarity with GRC tools (AuditBoard, Workiva, ServiceNow GRC, or similar)
- Experience with data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar) for audit processes
- Cloud security knowledge and audit experience
COMPENSATION
If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.
- Annual Base Salary Range: $153,000—$221,000 USD
Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
EEO STATEMENT
At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:
- Holding interviews in an accessible location
- Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
- Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
- Changing the mode or format of interviews
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an IT Audit Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship programs
Financial services firms, Big Four consulting practices, and large healthcare systems sponsor IT Audit Managers consistently. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel and treat H-1B sponsorship as a standard part of hiring for senior technology risk roles.
Emphasize your compliance and framework expertise
CISA certification, SOX experience, and hands-on knowledge of NIST or COBIT frameworks signal a highly specialized skill set. These credentials strengthen your H-1B specialty occupation case and differentiate you from generalist audit candidates during the petition review process.
Understand how your degree field is evaluated
H-1B approval hinges on your degree matching the role. Information systems, computer science, accounting with IT focus, or MIS degrees align well. A credential evaluation is essential if your degree was earned outside the U.S., especially for three-year bachelor's programs.
Look for cap-exempt employer opportunities
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. IT Audit Managers in internal audit or IT governance roles at these organizations can receive H-1B approval year-round without competing in the annual registration cap.
Time your job search around the H-1B registration window
H-1B registration opens in March each year, with employment starting October 1. Starting your search in December or January gives employers time to confirm the role, complete the LCA, and register before the deadline without rushing the process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Most job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship availability, which wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces IT Audit Manager roles specifically from employers who sponsor work visas, so your applications go to companies already open to supporting your immigration status.
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Find IT Audit Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does the IT Audit Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. IT Audit Manager is a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in information systems, computer science, accounting, or a closely related field. Roles overseeing SOX compliance, IT general controls, or cybersecurity audits are well-documented in USCIS approvals. The key is ensuring the job description reflects a specific degree requirement, not just a general preference.
Which industries sponsor IT Audit Managers most frequently?
Financial services, Big Four and mid-tier consulting firms, healthcare systems, and large technology companies sponsor IT Audit Managers regularly. These industries face heavy regulatory requirements, SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, that create consistent demand for qualified candidates. Public accounting firms in particular have long-established H-1B sponsorship pipelines and are accustomed to supporting foreign national hires at the manager level.
Does my CISA or other certification help with my H-1B petition?
It strengthens your profile but doesn't replace the degree requirement. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on the bachelor's degree field, not certifications alone. That said, holding a CISA, CISM, or CIA demonstrates a level of professional specialization that can support the argument that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, which is one of the USCIS criteria for specialty occupation approval.
Can I get sponsored as an IT Audit Manager if I didn't win the H-1B lottery?
Yes, there are several paths. Cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofit research organizations, and their affiliates, can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery selection. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is renewable indefinitely. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN status under the USMCA. Browse roles from sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify which companies are actively hiring outside the cap.
What degree does an employer need to see to sponsor an IT Audit Manager?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to IT audit, typically information systems, management information systems, computer science, accounting with IT specialization, or cybersecurity. A general business or finance degree without an IT component is harder to map to the role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization is required, and three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT Audit Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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