Director Risk Management

About the position

At GoDaddy, the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely. This position is a remote role, allowing you to work from your home, with occasional visits to a GoDaddy office for team events or meetings. This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands. GoDaddy has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to join our team as the Director of Risk Management. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance, this role will be instrumental in our SOX compliance and ERM functions. We are looking for someone with expertise in both information technology systems and business processes, who is driven and passionate about creating robust control environments along with solving complex challenges!

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT and business process aspects of the SOX compliance program, including scoping, testing, and reporting on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Join forces with business and IT stakeholders to assess and enhance processes, reinforcing controls and improving efficiency throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain ERM framework, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess and prioritize risks, driving the creation of actionable mitigation strategies and plans.
• Build positive relationships with collaborators, partners, team members and external auditors to present risk insights, trends, and mitigation progress.
• Stay ahead of regulatory updates, IT trends and emerging risks to drive continuous improvements in risk mitigation strategies and control processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, computer information systems or related field; one of the following- CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications required.
• Recent public accounting background from a Big 4 Firm, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, and enterprise risk management roles.
• Proven knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., COSO, SOX, SEC, and PCAOB).
• Proven experience in preparing and delivering professional presentations to executives and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work assignments.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Family-friendly benefits including parental leave