Head of SOX and Internal Controls

About the role

In this position, you will own the SOX Business Controls Framework, ensuring its alignment with evolving business activities and regulatory expectations. You will lead the end-to-end SOX program, oversee risk assessments, and drive the design and implementation of business controls.

Collaboration is key, as you will work across Finance, Operations, and Technology, influencing product and system designs to integrate effective controls. You will also serve as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance and effective communication regarding SOX processes.

The salary range is competitive, reflecting the seniority and expertise required for the role.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with over 13 years of experience in SOX and internal controls, particularly in public company environments.
• Someone who can effectively communicate complex control concepts to non-experts.
• A leader capable of managing large-scale initiatives and influencing senior leaders without direct authority.
• Experience in high-growth technology-driven or financial services sectors is preferred.

From the employer

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the SOX Business Controls Framework
• Define and maintain the enterprise SOX business process control framework, including scoping, risk assessment, control design standards, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure alignment of the SOX program with evolving business activities, new products, system changes, and external regulatory expectations.
• Lead End‑to‑End SOX Program for Business Processes.
• Oversee annual SOX risk assessment, scoping, and materiality determinations for business processes.
• Lead the design and implementation of key and non‑key business controls, including manual, automated, and IT‑dependent controls.
• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, including the design and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner Across Finance, Operations, and Technology
• Collaborate with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Engineering to embed effective controls into end‑to‑end processes (order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report, revenue, digital asset flows, etc.).
• Influence product and system design to "build in" controls and auditability from the outset, minimizing manual workarounds.
• Coordinate with Internal and External Auditors - Serve as the primary business controls liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors for SOX business process testing, walkthroughs, and evidence requests. Align on testing strategies, reliance on management testing, and expectations for control operation and documentation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Automation - Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate controls, reducing operational friction while maintaining control effectiveness. Champion data‑driven monitoring and analytics to enhance control precision and early‑issue detection.
• Leadership, Governance, and Communication - Provide regular updates on SOX status, key risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership (e.g., CAO, CFO, Audit Committee support). Establish governance forums and routines for control owners and process owners, including training, playbooks, and guidance. Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing SOX business controls team (and/or influence a matrixed virtual team across the organization).

What we look for in you:

• 13+ years of progressive experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management, with significant exposure to public company environments.
• Strong technical understanding of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, COSO framework, and best practices for business process control design and testing.
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale SOX or controls programs and managing complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders (CFO, CAO, Controller, Head of Internal Audit, business and product leaders) and to influence without direct authority.
• Deep experience with core finance and operational processes (e.g., revenue recognition, financial reporting, procurement, disbursements, payroll, digital asset movement and safeguarding, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex control concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non‑experts.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA.
• Experience in high‑growth, technology‑driven or financial services / crypto / fintech companies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and subledgers, workflow tools, and control automation technologies (e.g., RPA, data analytics, continuous control monitoring).
• Experience managing or implementing SOX in multi‑jurisdictional or multi‑entity global environments.

What the company offers:

• Competitive salary range of $165K-$275K.
• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
• In-person participation is required throughout the year with team and company-wide offsites held multiple times annually.