Senior - FRM Advisory

At Uber, we're not just moving people and things; we're building a global business grounded in integrity. Our Financial Risk Management (FRM) Advisory team is the backbone of that integrity, ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, trustworthy, and compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). As a Senior on this team, you'll safeguard our financial data and help navigate the complexities of a dynamic, global company by asking the right questions, acting with conviction, and improving processes to drive meaningful outcomes.

About the role

Uber's technology platform reimagines how people and things move in cities by connecting drivers, riders, and eaters. We offer:

• Ridesharing: Connecting riders with drivers for convenient transportation.
• Delivery: Connecting consumers with restaurants and stores for food, groceries, and other deliveries.
• Freight: Connecting shippers and carriers in the logistics space.

Responsibilities

• Business Process Strategic Risk Advisory & Governance: Serve as the lead advisor to business process owners in maintaining a robust internal control environment. Champion the integration of risk management principles, including SOX compliance, throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle to embed risk mitigation into business operations by design.
• Control Evaluation and Monitoring: Conduct end-to-end evaluations of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial disclosures. Execute risk diagnostics, assess control design and operational effectiveness, map key financial statement assertions to control activities, and monitor control effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary liaison to key stakeholders, including business process owners and internal/external audit teams. Cultivate professional relationships to facilitate effective communication and alignment on program objectives.
• Learning and Development: Promote risk awareness across designated business areas by facilitating high-level training sessions that translate complex FRM concepts into actionable knowledge. Ensure process owners understand the strategic importance of risk identification and the value of a robust control environment.
• Deficiency Management and Remediation: Assist in identifying and evaluating control deficiencies. Investigate root causes, partner with business units to ensure corrective action plans are appropriate, and monitor remediation efforts through to completion.
• Process Enhancements and Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and recommending opportunities to enhance compliance activities through control optimization, process automation, and the application of data analytics or AI.
• Team Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship and professional guidance to new or junior analysts, including reviewing work products, delivering constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Reporting and Analysis: Assist in preparing clear and concise reports for FRM leadership and key stakeholders. Articulate the purpose and status of risks related to key initiatives, such as SOX compliance, to provide actionable insights that strengthen the organization's risk posture and operational resilience.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in SOX and other related regulations and best practices. Ensure the company's compliance program is updated accordingly, including monitoring changes to PCAOB auditing standards and SEC guidance.

Skills

• Exceptional Communication: Ability to distill complex financial concepts for any audience, from engineers to executives. Articulate risk in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Analytical Mind: Drive and curiosity to dig into details, connect the dots between processes, and solve complex problems with critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Flexible mindset comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in Uber's fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Automation & AI Aptitude: Digital-first mindset dedicated to identifying automation opportunities and leveraging emerging AI technologies to scale organizational impact.
• Digital Transformation Aptitude: Proven ability to identify automation opportunities and leverage AI technologies to enhance risk oversight. Champion automated workflows and real-time, AI-powered control environments.
• Strong Business Acumen: Genuine curiosity about how Uber's business operates and the ability to connect internal controls with broader strategic goals.
• Unwavering Integrity: Deep commitment to doing the right thing, upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and ethical judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in SOX, internal audit, or public accounting (Big 4 experience is a plus).
• CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification is highly preferred.

Pay

• For New York City, NY-based roles: The base salary range is USD $122,000 per year - USD $135,000 per year.
• For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range is USD $122,000 per year - USD $135,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program and may be offered an equity award and other types of compensation.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan participation for full-time employees.
• Eligibility for various benefits.

Schedule

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence.