In this role, you will work closely with the Polestar Sustainability team to develop, implement, and manage Polestar’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. You will ensure the integrity, validity, and comparability of financial ESG data disclosed under emerging regulations.

You will be joining a driven, experienced Accounting team that operates in Sweden, the US and China, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of finance for our organization by collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Help to develop and manage a comprehensive project plan for ESG reporting requirements, identifying gaps and driving accountability
• Facilitate the compilation of consistent, reliable, and comparable financial ESG disclosures as required by various regulations, including but not limited to: SEC Climate-related Disclosure Rules; EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) & EU Taxonomy; UK Climate-related Financial Disclosures & Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting; and California SB 253 & 261
• Participate in the Double Materiality Assessment with a focus on identifying, assessing and quantifying material financial risks and opportunities
• Support the establishment and maintenance of an ESG control framework and governance in collaboration with the Group Control Assurance (SOX) team
• Lead the work to ensure financial ESG data's audit-readiness, including documentation of its completeness and accuracy
• Support external reviews and assurance engagements for ESG reports and disclosures
• Analyze accounting and financial reporting considerations for complex topics with a focus on ESG
• Responsible for the internal sustainability compliance process for the Polestar Finance team
• Support ad hoc and recurring financial reporting matters

Who you are:

Experience and knowledge:

• At least 5 years of experience in the Big 4/public accounting
• Working experience with global and SEC registered companies
• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Excellent analytical skills including comfort working with large, complex data sets
• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS, SEC reporting and SOX requirements
• Experience applying know-how of technical accounting and financial reporting standards
• Ability to research these matters and prepare well-written memoranda and presentations
• Experience in ESG reporting, measurement, and performance evaluation is highly advantageous

Personal characteristics:

• Excellent communication and people skills, empathetic
• Pragmatic, goal-orientated and persistent
• A diligent and hands-on style and the capacity to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-moving company with a wide variety of critical initiatives
• Passionate and trustworthy
• A demeanor that champions teamwork, but also the ability to get the job done on your own when necessary

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In this role, you will play a key part in evaluating and strengthening ZoomInfo's IT control environment, with a primary focus on executing SOX compliance testing across IT general controls, automated controls, and system integrations.

This position offers meaningful exposure to US GAAP, SOX compliance, and complex IT control environments, as well as the opportunity to work with automation and AI-driven tools.

You will work closely with US-based teams and stakeholders across IT and business functions, requiring a shifted schedule with availability until 12:00 PM PST to enable effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute IT audit plans including evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, application controls, and system integrations in support of ZoomInfo's SOX compliance program

• Conduct risk and control assessments across IT environments, identifying control gaps and providing practical recommendations for improvement and remediation

• Perform SOX compliance testing for IT general controls across key domains including access management, change management, computer operations, and system development

• Document audit workpapers clearly and thoroughly, ensuring documentation meets professional standards and supports audit conclusions

• Communicate audit findings effectively, including control deficiencies, root cause analysis, and recommended remediation steps, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Partner with IT and business unit stakeholders to build collaborative relationships and ensure effective audit outcomes

• Support the monitoring of management action plans and remediation efforts related to identified control deficiencies

• Leverage audit management technology (AuditBoard) and data analytics tools to enhance audit efficiency and quality

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and best practices, including the adoption of AI and automation capabilities

• Stay current on changes in the IT landscape, regulatory environment, and industry trends to assess impacts on ZoomInfo's IT risk and control profile

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

• CISA, CA or equivalent certification in good standing

• IT Audit Analyst: 3+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, or SOX compliance within a public company, Big 4 accounting firm, or equivalent corporate setting

• Senior IT Audit Analyst: 5+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, or SOX compliance within a public company, Big 4 accounting firm, or equivalent corporate setting

• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and IT risk assessment practices

• Solid understanding of SOX requirements, COSO framework, and COBIT standards as they relate to IT audit

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, SaaS applications, databases, and middleware solutions in the context of IT audit and SOX compliance

• Experience working with audit management technology; AuditBoard experience preferred

• Strong experience with data analytics and automation tools as applied to internal audit

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise SaaS applications such as Salesforce, Workday, or Okta in an audit or controls context

• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools and advanced analytics techniques

• Familiarity with scripting or programming concepts such as Python as applied to audit automation and data analysis

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and prompt engineering as applied to audit and risk management workflows

• Experience with agile audit methodologies or continuous auditing frameworks

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