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# Risk & Controls Manager at FloQast

- **Company:** FloQast
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/floqast/fca7dd68-0576-44b0-8334-f6fbb4539d46

## Job description

FloQast is looking for a Risk & Controls Manager to join our growing InfoSec & Compliance department. This role serves as a risk and controls advisor, ensuring adherence to key compliance frameworks across the organization, and evaluating business initiatives from a risk and controls perspective to help ensure that FloQast's operations, products, and services remain aligned with regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements. This role will own several core risk domains, including privacy, third-party risk management, and policy management, and will also contribute to broader risk program initiatives, including issue management and process automation. We are looking for a well-rounded GRC professional who can operate across multiple risk and compliance domains, with the scope of this role expected to evolve as the needs of the department grow. The InfoSec & Compliance department at FloQast reports directly to the General Counsel and is responsible for ensuring FloQast manages risk and maintains compliance with an array of frameworks covering security, privacy, AI, and financial reporting. We are a team of in-house subject matter experts who advise, direct, train, and monitor the organization, resulting in daily interactions with all departments on a variety of unique and interesting business initiatives. This role has a requirement of working in office 3 days per week, which may be subject to change based on team and business needs, as determined by the department leader. Please note that this requirement is subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted in the future. *Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time

## What You'll Do

- Collaborate and drive cross-functional alignment with internal stakeholders to review, maintain, and align documentation, policies, and procedures with audit and regulatory expectations
- Conduct and document compliance impact assessments covering risk, privacy, and AI considerations to support organizational decision-making
- Provide strategic, risk-informed guidance in response to compliance-related inquiries from internal teams
- Support FloQast's security and compliance programs by ensuring adherence to applicable SOC and ISO standards
- Own execution of FloQast's established privacy program, including maintaining privacy documentation, supporting data subject requests, and ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable privacy laws
- Manage FloQast's sub-processor program, including maintaining notification workflows, coordinating updates to the sub-processor list, and responding to client inquiries related to sub-processor changes
- Support privacy-related product and vendor reviews, escalating regulatory considerations as needed
- Own third-party risk management processes and associated due diligence activities, including coordinating vendor reviews and supporting procurement needs
- Own policy management processes across the organization, including facilitating annual reviews, coordinating updates with policy owners, maintaining version history, and routing finalized policies for approval
- Support the identification, tracking, and remediation of compliance and policy-related issues, partnering with relevant stakeholders to drive resolution
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, including automation and AI, within the risk management and compliance function, and actively develop and implement AI-driven workflows to enhance program efficiency and scalability
- Any other tasks that may be assigned to help the company meet its goals

## What You'll Bring

- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, information security, privacy, or a related field, with SaaS industry experience preferred
- Strong general compliance expertise, including areas such as privacy, security, and IT general controls
- Experience applying and maintaining compliance with frameworks such as SOC and ISO standards
- Foundational knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and related international privacy laws
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and addressing compliance risks
- Ability to operate autonomously and drive risk and compliance initiatives with limited oversight
- Flexible and adaptable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

Nice to haves/Others

- Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar
- Experience with cloud hosting environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with emerging technologies, including AI-driven features and associated risk considerations
- Prior experience supporting international compliance initiatives or privacy regulatory readiness across multiple jurisdictions

The base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $155,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, Unlimited Vacation, and participation in our Employee Stock Program. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

#LI-Hybrid

## #LI-LB1

#BI-Hybrid

About FloQast: FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale.

Our values act as a guiding compass, shaping every decision we make, and are non-negotiable, particularly in our hiring process. Alongside our employees, partners, and customers, we embody these values every day: Unwaveringly Authentic Ambitious with Integrity Empowered to Grow Committed to Collaboration Customer Obsessed in All Ways

FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!

- Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
- Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 9 years!)
- Built In’s ​​Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 7 years in a row!

Because we are Customer Obsessed in All Ways, check out what our customers have to say about FloQast on G2 Crowd.

If this aligns closely with what you are looking for, hit “Apply” and come join our growing team!

FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.

Link to FloQast Recruiting AI Usage Policy

## About FloQast

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: FloQast provides an AI-powered accounting transformation platform that automates month-end close workflows for finance and accounting teams.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, $302.9M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Mike Whitmire (CEO & Co-Founder), Chris Sluty (COO & Co-Founder), Cullen Zandstra (CTO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Accounting software, Financial technology, AI-enabled enterprise SaaS
- **Target customers**: B2B – Enterprise and mid-market accounting and finance teams (CFOs, controllers, staff accountants)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Give accountants the tools they need to simplify workflows, boost productivity, and reclaim better work-life balance.”

## Products & Services
- **[FloQast Accounting Transformation Platform](https://www.floqast.com/?lang=en)**: SaaS platform that automates the month-end close process using AI agents. Features include automated reconciliations, exception flagging, journal entry drafting, and workflow orchestration. Integrates with major ERPs. Emphasizes human-in-the-loop approval and full auditability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $100M (estimated as of 2026); Total Funding – $302.9M
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Meritech Capital Partners (led Series D), Norwest Venture Partners (led Series C), Toba Capital, Polaris Partners, Amplify.LA
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 3,500+ global customers including Lululemon, Chipotle, and Shopify
  - 753 employees across 9 countries (US, India, UK, Australia, Canada, etc.)
  - LinkedIn followers: 37,017 (+2.4% monthly growth)
  - ISO 42001 certified for AI governance; SOC 2 Type II compliant

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise**: 80% of front-line employees are former accountants – product built “by accountants, for accountants”
- **Auditable AI**: Every AI decision is logged, traceable, and requires human approval – critical for compliance in accounting
- **Certified compliance**: ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA – enterprise-grade security built in
- **ERP integration**: Works seamlessly with existing ERP systems, reducing switching costs

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-native accounting**: Expanding AI agents to automate more workflows while maintaining human oversight
- **Talent development**: Free FloQast Certified Accountant (FCA) program to upskill accountants in AI
- **Global expansion**: Presence in Australia, UK, and growing distributed team
- **Product depth**: Continuous investment in close automation, design systems, and AI platform

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes autonomy, transparency, empathy, and community. Recognized as a “Great Place to Work.”
- **Work model**: Hybrid roles available in Sydney, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, and Chicago. Remote/office policy varies by role.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health, work-life balance, wealth-building, and community programs. Diversity and inclusion are foundational.
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on enterprise-grade security, AI innovation, and solving real accounting pain points. Opportunities in AI, integrations, and platform engineering.
- **Note on employer rating**: LinkedIn reviews show a 2.8/5 rating (314 reviews) with work-life balance at 3.2 and culture at 2.7 – candidates should evaluate based on personal fit.

## Sources
1. [FloQast Careers Page](https://www.floqast.com/careers)
2. [FloQast Main Site](https://www.floqast.com/?lang=en)
3. [FloQast LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/floqast)
4. [FloQast Our Story Page](https://www.floqast.com/our-story)
5. [FloQast Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/floqast)

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