Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

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What’s the role?

The Etsy Internal Audit (IA) team provides assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that Etsy’s businesses are well run and are meeting strategic, operational and risk management goals.

We are looking to grow our team and are seeking a Senior Auditor (non-technology) who will engage with all Etsy teams, including senior leadership, to understand risk across the organization and evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s tools, products and processes. You will collaborate with our Payments, Legal Compliance, Finance, Product, Engineering, Legal, Marketing, International, Marketplace, Strategy & Services, and People & Workplace teams to enhance and strengthen the overall control environment at Etsy.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Internal Audit Manager. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of our hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

• IA provides independent, objective analysis & assessment of Etsy’s overall control environment.

• The team is headed by the VP, Internal Audit & Internal Controls.

• The IA team currently comprises the Internal Audit Manager on the non-technology audit side, as well as three team members on the technology audit side.

• In 2023, IA expanded its coverage into European regulated entity compliance.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Collaborate with Internal Audit Manager to complete Etsy’s annual audit plan.

• Build relationships company-wide to identify emerging internal and external risks.

• Support annual and continuous risk assessment activities.

• Plan, scope and complete compliance, operational, financial and integrated audits; including process reviews.

• Prepare clear, high quality audit work papers to document procedures and conclusions, consistent with IIA and internal standards.

• Understand complex business and technology flows and controls, and their impact on downstream processes, reporting and metrics.

• Design and complete tests of processes & controls, including data analysis.

• Identify, evaluate and report control gaps and other improvement opportunities to management; use data to support pragmatic remediation suggestions.

• Follow-up on resolution of open audit issues.

• Provide ad hoc support and guidance to business groups to support process evolution.

• Collaborate within the team to develop audit templates, standards and guidelines.

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• 3+ years of progressive audit experience, preferably with public accounting or consulting firms.

• Experience auditing regulated entities, including AML and Sanctions Compliance programs is a plus.

• Experience in a publicly-traded, e-commerce, fin-tech, or technology company is preferred.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent; CPA preferred.

• Experience in transaction testing and exception identification.

• Familiarity with audit data analytics tools and techniques (e.g., SQL queries, Python).

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, particularly in report writing.

• Anticipates questions, independently assesses risk, and thinks critically and creatively.

• Highly organized, focused, and flexible, with the ability to handle changing priorities in a dynamic, rapidly growing, and agile organization.

• Independent and positive with high energy.

• Comfortable working in a small team in a casual yet focused environment, and collaborating across the organization.

• A trust in and commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission, and core values.

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What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
 
Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.