Director, Internal Audit

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

We're looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on  Director of Internal Audit to help strengthen Lyfts governance, risk management, and compliance capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit and based in our San Francisco HQ, this role will execute Lyfts internal audit program and serve as a strategic advisor to the business.  This role expands beyond traditional internal audit delivery, embedding audit as a strategic advisor and driver of enterprise risk alignment and governance.

Responsibilities :

Internal Audit Strategy and Execution

• Execute Lyfts Internal Audit plan and operations, supporting the Head of Internal Audit in aligning efforts with strategic priorities and key enterprise risks, including global considerations.
• Develop the risk-based annual Internal Audit plan in collaboration with the Head of Internal Audit, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and top enterprise risks.
• Execute the annual audit plan, covering operational, compliance, financial, and technology risks.
• Lead and actively participate in end to end audit and advisory engagements - scoping, fieldwork, and reporting - with a hands-on approach, ensuring insights are data-driven, practical, and aligned with business priorities, while maintaining high quality, relevance, and actionable outcomes.
• Present audit insights and updates to management, reinforcing Internal Audits role as a strategic advisor.
• Oversee follow-up and resolution of audit findings, ensuring timely remediation and clear accountability.
• Champion agile audit practices leveraging data analytics and automation tools to enhance audit efficiency, effectiveness, and insight into emerging risks.
• Maintain and enhance Internal Audit methodologies, tools, and processes to align with industry standards and best practices (e.g., IIA standards, agile audit practices).
• Establish and maintain audit practices aligned with industry standards and leading practices, leveraging peer networks and benchmarking to ensure Lyfts Internal Audit function remains innovative, efficient, and future-ready.
• Work closely with external auditors and the SOX team to assess internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), identify key financial risks, and incorporate insights into the annual audit plan to ensure comprehensive risk coverage

Risk Management and ERM

Leadership and Team Development

Experience :

Benefits :

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in San Francisco is $192,000 - $240,000. In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible for competitive equity awards, bonuses, and benefits. You can read more about Lyfts employee benefits here .

Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.