Senior IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance Analyst

Job Overview:

Circle is a forward-thinking financial technology company operating in the realm of the burgeoning internet of money, enabling the seamless movement of value akin to digital data worldwide, swiftly and cost-effectively compared to traditional settlement systems. Our innovative infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and seize opportunities presented by the evolving landscape of money and technology.

What You'll be Part of:

Join a rapidly expanding organization at Circle committed to transparency and stability. Our team embraces the values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity, promoting a remote work culture that emphasizes collaboration and diversity while fostering creativity and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

As an Internal Controls and SOX Compliance Senior Analyst at Circle, you will collaborate closely with the VP of Internal Controls and SOX Compliance in shaping robust controls and processes to support the company's public company readiness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and defining critical controls impacting the company's financial reporting processes.
• Assisting in the creation of SOX compliant documentation, such as narratives, flowcharts, and control descriptions.
• Developing, documenting, and evaluating control procedures for system implementations and changes.
• Leading discussions concerning IT and business processes and controls.
• Reviewing system implementations, data conversions, and data migration control measures.
• Performing regular assessments to ensure appropriate application controls and Segregation of Duties (SOD) across company systems.
• Establishing a standardized process for 302 and 404 assertions and reporting.
• Collaborating with internal audit to design testing protocols for SOX assertions.
• Evaluating third-party service providers for SOC reports.
• Reviewing and designing internal controls to enhance accuracy of reports and IPE.
• Overseeing control design for new products, processes, and system implementations.
• Managing the company's internal controls repository.
• Assessing and resolving reported control deficiencies in coordination with relevant owners.
• Leading company-wide training on process control and SOX compliance.
• Contributing to annual and semiannual risk assessment procedures.
• Coordinating IT General Controls testing and process walkthroughs with auditors.
• Ensuring alignment of IT General Control documentation with SOX requirements.
• Preparing materials and compliance findings for leadership and Audit Committee meetings.
• Seeking optimization and automation opportunities for streamlining the SOX program.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience, with exposure to both Big 4 and public company SOX compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP system implementation, preferably Oracle.
• Background in rapidly growing financial services, payments, or technology sectors.
• Preferably experienced in the crypto and digital assets industry.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and CIA/CISA accreditation or equivalent.
• Familiarity with US GAAP, SOX, and COSO standards.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Capacity to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing environments.
• Strong prioritization and deadline management skills.
• Upholds high integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge or experience with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

Additional Details:

The position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates. Compensation is influenced by various factors such as experience, skill set, qualifications, and business needs, with ranges adjusting based on location.

Starting Salary: $102,500 - $137,500
Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%
Includes Equity & Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), discretionary vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays in the U.S.

Circle is a proponent of diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects, and participates in the E-Verify Program where required by law.