Internal Audit Senior Analyst

About the Role

Planet is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Analyst to execute our audit strategy and uphold a robust, scalable control environment. This role is central to ensuring effective SOX compliance across key business processes and supporting IT/data systems. You will identify opportunities to optimize internal controls and partner cross-functionally to reduce complexity, enhance audit efficiency, and build a scalable foundation for future compliance initiatives.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about process improvement and internal control optimization.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

• Lead the execution of assigned SOX compliance processes, including risk-based planning, scoping, process walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
• Coordinate with external auditors to manage evidence requests, walkthroughs, follow-ups and reliance expectations.
• Develop expertise in end-to-end business processes, critical IT applications, and data flows impacting financial reporting.
• Design, implement, and evaluate business process controls in partnership with Global Accounting, Supply Chain, Corporate Engineering, and business owners.
• Partner with IT Internal Audit to align SOX strategy, testing approaches, timelines, and reliance opportunities.
• Prepare and update process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices.
• Evaluate and monitor control deficiencies, ensure timely remediation, and support continuous control maturity improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline controls by reducing redundancy, simplifying workflows, and leveraging technology for automation and efficiency.

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit at a public company.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Understanding of SOX, COSO, PCAOB/SEC requirements, and internal control design and evaluation.
• Project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional alignment and leadership engagement.

• Big 4 public accounting experience with public company clients.
• Certifications such as CPA or CIA.
• Experience in leveraging and monitoring AI-driven controls testing.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to Linked In Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to  or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.