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Blockchain.com · 3 weeks ago

Director of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance as a trusted global crypto company. They are seeking a Director of SOX & Internal Controls to lead their global Sarbanes-Oxley program, focusing on designing and implementing a scalable internal control framework to support growth and public company readiness.

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Responsibilities

Lead our end-to-end global SOX 404 compliance program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation under the COSO framework
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of internal controls professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with Engineering, Product, and IT to design, monitor, and document automated controls and system dependencies for our core financial and operational systems
Partner with our Global Risk & Compliance IT team in serving as a trusted advisor on IT general controls (ITGCs), including system access, change management, and data integrity for all in-scope systems
Prepare and present clear, actionable reports on SOX compliance, control deficiencies, and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
Manage the relationship with external auditors, coordinating annual testing, process walkthroughs, and timely resolution of any findings
Drive SOX readiness and integration for any future acquisitions, ensuring a seamless onboarding of new processes and controls
Champion the continuous improvement and automation of controls across key business cycles (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Digital Assets, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report)

Qualification

SOX complianceInternal auditRisk managementCPA certificationCISA certificationCOSO frameworkPCAOB standardsIT general controlsGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteNetSuiteLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

12+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required
Deep expertise in SOX 404 requirements, the COSO 2013 framework, and PCAOB auditing standards
Proven success building and scaling a SOX program in a high-growth, global technology company; prior public company experience is required
Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and hands-on experience with complex financial systems
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives
A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred

Preference for prior experience in crypto, fintech, or start-up environments
A combination of 'Big 4' public accounting and corporate industry experience is strongly preferred
Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with NetSuite preferred

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off
Discretionary bonuses
Equity as part of the compensation package

Company

Blockchain.com

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Blockchain.com is a developer of a digital assets platform that offers ways to buy, hold, and use cryptocurrency.

H1B Sponsorship

Blockchain.com has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (322)
2023 (5)
2022 (16)
2021 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$600M
Key Investors
Kingsway CapitalFuture FiftyLakestar
2023-11-14Series E· $110M
2022-10-14Series Unknown
2022-05-17Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Peter Smith
Co-Founder, CEO
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Nicolas Cary
Co-Founder & President
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