We're transforming the grocery industry
At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should
have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple
need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the
varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on
to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings
opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help
push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join
our table.
Instacart is a Flex First team
There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the
flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or
your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular
in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.Why this role is on
the menu
Instacart is building a best-in-class Internal Audit function from the ground up, and this role
is central to it. This leader would add the structure, rigor, and technical depth required to
deliver risk-based IT audit engagements at executive-quality standards.
Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, this Director will own end-to-end IT audit
delivery while building the function's technology capability and strategic
priorities.
This role is for a seasoned Internal Audit professional who combines deep technical judgment
with strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the
drive to build something meaningful.
What you'll cook up in your first year
Audit Delivery & Reporting
IT audit and advisory engagements are delivered end-to-end with executive-quality standards,
clear ownership, and defensible scope.
Independent audit judgment is applied consistently across engagements. Scope is calibrated to
actual risk exposure, root cause analysis is rigorous, and conclusions are well-evidenced —
not driven by checkbox compliance.
Risk and control frameworks are applied with sound judgment, and findings are translated into
clear, actionable narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Hands-on expertise with cloud and data platforms — including AWS, GCP, Datadog, and Okta —
is applied to assess controls and design practical, effective solutions across key
environments.
Team Leadership & Development
A high-performing audit team is developed through structured coaching, clear expectations, and
tailored development plans, with a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and proactive
problem-solving taking hold.
AI, Technology & Innovation
AI risk and governance considerations — including GenAI and agentic AI model risk, bias,
transparency, and data privacy — are integrated into the audit approach.
AI-enabled tools and data analytics are adopted to expand coverage, improve efficiency, and
enhance audit impact.
Tools & Process Improvement
The Workiva platform is fully implemented and administered, anchoring the function's
first-time build of a risk-based Internal Audit operating model aligned to IIA Standards.
Controls are streamlined, manual effort is reduced, and operational efficiency across the audit
function improves.
Stakeholder Partnerships
Productive relationships are built and maintained with business leaders and cross-functional
partners — including Finance, Legal, ERM, Compliance, IT, Engineering, and Security — to
implement scalable controls.
This role serves as a trusted advisor across technology and data teams, shaping audit
approaches for complex, AI-driven environments.
The secret ingredients we're looking for
Must-have pantry staples (Minimum Qualifications)
12-15 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
overseeing IT risk-based audits at a high-growth, global company.
Demonstrated experience building a risk-based Internal Audit function from the ground up, with
working knowledge of IIA Standards and the ability to apply them in practice.
Track record of delivering risk-based audits in a fast-paced, agile technology environment with
competing priorities and evolving risk landscapes.
Exceptional written communication skills. Able to produce executive-quality audit reports with
minimal revision and translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable narratives.
Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach with the ability to influence and partner
effectively across all levels of the organization.
Translate deep technical expertise into impactful, actionable insights that resonate with both
technical and non-technical audiences.
Optional garnishes (Preferred Qualifications)
CISA, CRISC, or CIA certification. One or more of these designations is strongly preferred for
this role.
#LI-RemoteInstacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each
location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful
candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote
work policy here.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the
role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh
grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here. For US based candidates, the base
pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.CA, NY, CT, NJ$245,000—$258,500
USDWA$235,000—$248,000 USDOR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL,
HI$224,000—$236,500 USDAll other states$204,000—$215,500 USD |
