Director of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Dallas

Remote

Director

Full Time

3 months ago

SOX ComplianceInternal AuditFinance LeadershipCryptoPublic CompanyCPACIACISA

Requirements

•12+ years progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management with at least 5 years in leadership
•CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required
•Deep expertise in SOX 404 requirements, COSO 2013 framework, and PCAOB auditing standards
•Proven success building and scaling SOX program in high-growth global technology company
•Prior public company experience required
•Strong understanding of IT general controls and experience with complex financial systems
•Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
•Experience with NetSuite preferred
•Exceptional leadership and communication skills
•Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong project management skills

•Lead global SOX 404 compliance program including risk assessments, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation under COSO framework
•Build, lead, and mentor a team of internal controls professionals
•Partner with Engineering, Product, and IT to design, monitor, and document automated controls and system dependencies
•Advise on IT general controls including system access, change management, and data integrity
•Prepare and present reports on SOX compliance, control deficiencies, and remediation progress to executive leadership and Audit Committee
•Manage relationship with external auditors and coordinate annual testing and process walkthroughs
•Drive SOX readiness and integration for future acquisitions
•Champion continuous improvement and automation of controls across key business cycles

•Preference for prior experience in crypto, fintech, or start-up environments
•Combination of Big 4 public accounting and corporate industry experience preferred