Director, Internal Controls
Grayscale Investments, a prominent digital currency asset manager globally, offers investment products providing exposure to the digital currency asset class in a traditional security format. The company is currently looking for a skilled Director for Internal Controls to aid in overseeing the ongoing development, execution, and upkeep of a risk-based controls approach compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The ideal candidate will be process-oriented and experienced in managing internal controls, emphasizing the efficient utilization of technology to enhance processes. The Director will play a crucial role in identifying, documenting, and implementing finance and disclosure controls while supporting the assessment of the company's internal controls effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain the internal controls framework focusing on IT General Controls aligned with SOX 404 and COSO standards.
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to document key processes and controls, provide suggestions for process optimization, internal control enhancement, and compliance.
- Contribute to risk assessment and document user-entity-controls for key vendor SOC Reports.
- Develop test plans and coordinate internal controls testing through reputable service providers.
- Support in communicating internal controls testing outcomes to the Audit Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee.
- Stay updated on emerging control issues, trends, and best practices related to the control environment.
- Propose, implement, and evaluate new controls as needed.
- Design anti-fraud requirements and controls.
- Review finance department processes, identifying enhancements for operational efficiency.
Prior Experience/Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of experience in public accounting.
- Three years of corporate industry experience related to Internal Audit procedures.
- Proficiency in ITGC documentation, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
- Familiarity with Unqork, ETFs, and Digital Asset Custodians is advantageous.
- Strong grasp of auditing principles, practices, and procedures.
- In-depth understanding of financial, operational, and market risks.
- Preferably Broker-Dealer/Registered Investment Advisor or Asset Management background.
- Sound knowledge of financial and operational controls.
Grayscale Investments is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.