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InstacartDirector IT, Internal Audit
Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and household goods service that connects customers with personal shoppers. The company embraces a Flex First approach, allowing staff members…
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Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and household goods service that connects customers with personal shoppers. The company embraces a Flex First approach, allowing staff members to choose their preferred working environment from home, an office, or other locations while maintaining connection through regular in-person events. Instacart is currently seeking a Director IT, Internal Audit to report directly to the Head of Internal Audit. This leadership position is central to…
Job Description
Instacart operates an essential grocery delivery and household goods service that connects customers with personal shoppers. The company embraces a Flex First approach, allowing staff members to choose their preferred working environment from home, an office, or other locations while maintaining connection through regular in-person events.
Instacart is currently seeking a Director IT, Internal Audit to report directly to the Head of Internal Audit. This leadership position is central to establishing a new, best-in-class Internal Audit department from the ground up. The incumbent will oversee end-to-end IT audit delivery, introduce technical depth, and implement structured, risk-based IT audit engagements adhering to executive-level standards. This role suits an experienced internal audit professional who brings strong technical judgment, business acumen, and collaborative communication skills to build meaningful operational frameworks.
Key duties encompass directing IT audit and advisory engagements, integrating artificial intelligence risk and governance considerations into audit strategies, and administering the Workiva platform. The person in this role will build relationships with cross-functional partners across finance, legal, compliance, engineering, and security, acting as a trusted advisor on technology and data topics.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end IT audit and advisory engagements according to executive standards with independent judgment and defensible scope
- Apply hands-on expertise across cloud and data environments including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta to assess controls
- Coach and develop audit team members through structured plans and proactive problem-solving mentorship
- Incorporate artificial intelligence risk, bias, transparency, model management, and data privacy into the audit framework
- Implement and administer the Workiva platform to align with IIA Standards and streamline operational controls
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Finance, Legal, ERM, Compliance, IT, Engineering, and Security to build scalable controls
Requirements
- Possess 12 to 15 years of progressive professional background with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing IT risk-based audits within a global, high-growth business
- Demonstrate direct experience establishing a risk-based Internal Audit department from inception alongside a working knowledge of IIA Standards
- Bring a proven record of executing risk-based audits in fast-paced agile technology settings with shifting priorities
- Exhibit exceptional written communication skills to produce executive-level audit reports with minimal revision
Qualifications
- Hold a CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification
Core Skills
Benefits
- New hire equity grant
- Annual equity refresh grants
- Market-competitive compensation and benefits varying by location
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the remote work policy for this role?
This position is remote under Instacart's Flex First policy, which gives employees the flexibility to work from home, an office, or another preferred location while participating in regular in-person gatherings.
What is the salary range for the Director IT, Internal Audit position?
Base compensation spans from USD 204,000 to USD 258,500 per year, with specific ranges depending on the permanent work location.
What certifications are preferred for applicants?
Holding a CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification is strongly preferred.
Are there additional financial incentives beyond base pay?
Yes, successful candidates are eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual equity refresh grants.
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