Airbnb · 1 day ago
Senior Principal, Internal Audit and Advisory
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$188K/yr - $235K/yr
15+ years expAirbnb is a global leader in hospitality and technology, seeking a Senior Principal, Internal Audit and Advisory to enhance their audit practices. This role involves leading audit and advisory initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving improvements in operations and controls.
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Responsibilities
Lead multiple impactful audit and advisory activities simultaneously, including planning, execution and reporting
Partner with business teams to stay up-to-date on new product pipelines and initiatives and provide guidance on risks and controls
Assist in driving the dynamic audit identification process and influencing the audit plan
Champion the audit process and participate in enhancing the AI-enabled auditing framework
Partner with third party co-source/consultant resources to ensure cohesive and collaborative execution of projects with supplemental subject matter experts when needed
Build, develop, and maintain strong business relationships with business and technology partners, acting as a trusted advisor to collaborate and help solve complex problems
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in audit. Pilot emerging tools and technologies to keep Airbnb at the forefront of audit practices
Partner closely with other AirControl disciplines, including Enterprise Risk, Global Compliance Services, Data & Analytics and SOX to maintain departmental alignment
Continuously improve the company’s ability to mitigate risks and develop recommendations on how to integrate controls as part of daily operations
Mentor and develop high-performing team dynamics as required as the department grows. Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning as a senior member of the team
Work on other ad hoc and investigation projects, as required
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant audit, accounting, consulting or relevant experience; 5+ years of managerial or project management experience
Previous experience leading internal audit engagements is a must
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
Exceptional ability to effectively collaborate with and partner with key stakeholders globally and cross-functionally
Proactive and creative problem solver
Strong organizational skills with the ability to define and execute projects
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively through both written and verbal formats up to the executive level (e.g. Chief Financial Officer, VP of Finance, etc.)
Preferred
Professional services experience providing risk, internal audit, or external audit services or working in a co-sourced environment is a plus
Experience with technology intensive companies or platform marketplaces is a plus
Knowledge of Payments industry regulations and experience with payments compliance frameworks and programs are a plus
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Employee Travel Credits
Company
Airbnb
Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Airbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (234)
2024 (176)
2023 (160)
2022 (270)
2021 (250)
2020 (274)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.44BKey Investors
VERSO CapitalJP Morgan ChaseFirstMark
2020-12-10IPO
2020-04-14Debt Financing· $1B
2020-04-06Private Equity· $1B
Leadership Team
Brian Chesky
Co-founder & CEO
Nathan Blecharczyk
Co-founder / Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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