Head of SOX and Internal Controls

You will design lead and continuously improve the SOX business process control framework across in-scope entities and processes. You will scope and perform SOX risk assessments, design and implement manual automated and IT‑dependent controls, and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies. You will partner with Finance Operations Product Engineering and Internal Audit to embed controls into end-to-end processes and influence product and system design to build in auditability. You will coordinate with internal and external auditors on testing and evidence requests, identify opportunities to streamline standardize and automate controls using data-driven monitoring and analytics, and provide governance updates to senior leadership while building and developing a high-performing SOX business controls team.

Responsibilities

• Own the SOX business controls framework
• Define and maintain scoping risk assessment control design standards and documentation
• Ensure SOX program alignment with business activities products system changes and regulatory expectations
• Lead end-to-end SOX program for business processes
• Oversee annual SOX risk assessment scoping and materiality determinations
• Design and implement key non-key manual automated and IT-dependent controls
• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Collaborate with Finance Operations Technology and other functions to embed controls into processes
• Influence product and system design to build in controls and auditability
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on testing walkthroughs and evidence requests
• Identify and implement control automation and data-driven monitoring
• Establish governance forums training playbooks and guidance for control owners
• Build lead and develop a high-performing SOX business controls team
• Use generative AI tools responsibly in daily workflows

Requirements

• 13+ years of progressive experience in SOX internal controls internal audit or risk management
• Significant exposure to public company environments
• Strong technical understanding of SOX 404 PCAOB standards and COSO framework
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale SOX or controls programs
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders including CFO CAO and Head of Internal Audit
• Deep experience with revenue recognition financial reporting procurement disbursements payroll and digital asset movement and safeguarding
• Excellent communication skills translating complex control concepts for non-experts
• Professional certification such as CPA CA CIA CISA or CRMA
• Experience in high-growth technology-driven financial services crypto or fintech companies
• Familiarity with ERP systems subledgers workflow tools and control automation technologies including RPA data analytics and continuous control monitoring
• Experience managing SOX in multi-jurisdictional or multi-entity global environments
• Strategic mindset operational excellence change leadership and talent building capabilities
• Ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Equity
• Bonus eligibility