Head of Audit, Risk, and Compliance

• We are seeking a Head of Audit, Risk & Compliance to lead our end-to-end governance ecosystem, unifying Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Regulatory Compliance and Navan, and reporting to our CFO
• This high-impact role is about being the architect of a scalable, tech-forward framework that empowers our business to innovate safely
• You will deliver independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Executive Management, while partnering deeply with Finance, Legal, Security, and Product to operationalize risk
• We are seeking a pragmatic leader with the executive presence to influence at the highest levels and the expertise to balance rigorous control environments with the speed required for Navan’s fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Architect the Global Strategy:
  Define and execute a unified, multi-year roadmap for Navan’s global Audit, Risk, and Compliance function, balancing rigorous public-company requirement with rapid business innovation
• Lead Audit & SOX Governance:
  Own the end-to-end SOX and ICFR readiness strategy, while designing a risk-based internal audit plan that delivers actionable insights on control health to the Audit Committee
• Master Regulatory & Risk Oversight:
  Own the global regulatory compliance roadmap—including fintech/travel-specific requirements, sanctions (OFAC), KYC/KYB, and trade pre-clearance
• Modernize Compliance & Audit Operations:
  Drive tech-forward solutions, leveraging automation and data analytics to streamline third-party due diligence, banking/ABL reporting obligations, and internal control monitoring
• Champion Accountability & Remediation:
  Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Security, and Product to embed intuitive compliance controls into business workflows and drive durable, root-cause remediation
• Build & Influence:
  Recruit and scale an elite, multi-disciplinary team, serve as the primary advisor to the C-suite and Board on strategic risk and governance, and build a strong relationship with the Audit Committee Chair

Operational Execution: A proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, automated software workflows and efficient operational processes

Technical Mastery:
Deep foundational knowledge of SOX/ICFR, risk management frameworks (COSO/ISO), regulatory/sanctions compliance (OFAC, KYC), international travel compliance, and ITGCs

Pragmatic Builder Mindset:
You don’t just audit processes; you design them. You balance rigorous compliance standards with operational speed, ensuring compliance acts as a guardrail rather than a blocker

Exceptional Executive Presence: A proven track record of distilling highly technical risk and governance concepts into strategic, actionable narratives for the C-suite, Board, and external regulators

SaaS & Tech Fluency:
Experience auditing automated controls, cloud infrastructure, and data flows. You understand how technology impacts financial data integrity and how to leverage automation for efficiency

Proven Leadership Scale: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning internal audit, SOX, enterprise risk, and compliance—ideally gained within high-growth technology, fintech, or complex public-company environments

We value exceptional capability, rigorous analytical skills, and proven outcomes above specific degree labels. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field provides a strong foundation

Active professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CRCM) or an advanced degree (MBA/JD) are highly valued as evidence of technical expertise, but equivalent real-world mastery in scaling fintech or tech-company governance is equally prioritized

• Parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Healthcare
• Flexible Vacation
• Health and Wellness
• Fuel for Connection
• Pet Friendly
• IATAN (travel-related discounts)
• 401k (retirement plan)
• Connectivity Allowance
• Learning & Development