Internal Audit Manager - USDS

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

Internal Audit plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan, and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We collaborate with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and remediation action tracking.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute audits end-to-end, from planning, risk assessment, and testing through to reporting, in alignment with the annual audit plan.
• Lead all phases of audits and ensure timely publication of audit reports.
• Conduct thorough reviews of audit work, providing value-added feedback to team members.
• Quantify materiality and clearly articulate business risks associated with findings.
• Proactively identify risks and control gaps, working cross-functionally to drive remediation efforts.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Assist in conducting the annual risk assessment with the Head of USDS IA.
• Manage third-party co-source partners to ensure audit objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Oversee and support future in-house team hires.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers from future in-house and third-party audit consultants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor across the business.
• Serve as a collaborative partner with Global IA on joint audit initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, processes, and best practices within the newly formed team.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the IA function — additional responsibilities may be assigned as the USDS IA team.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of audit experience, ideally in a technology company, Big 4 firm, or highly regulated industry.
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and COSO framework.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, and audit frameworks.
• Experience managing in-house teams and co-source/third-party audit partners and leading complex audit engagements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, depending on the audit area.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
  
  

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162500 - $255750 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.
  
  

About USDS

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Data Security Statement

This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA