Senior Manager

Description:

Circle, a leading financial technology company at the forefront of the emerging internet of money, is seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Audit (SOX). The role focuses on developing and executing Circle’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal audit program, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), alignment with SEC and PCAOB expectations, and continuous optimization as the company scales as a publicly traded entity. The position reports directly to the Global Head of Internal Audit and acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership, external auditors, and the SOX Compliance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOX Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end SOX internal audit program, ensuring readiness for 404 assertions in a dynamic, fast-paced public company environment.

• Internal Control Optimization: Develop scalable, repeatable, and efficient internal control testing across finance, operations, and technology to support accurate financial reporting.

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a key partner to SOX Compliance, senior leadership, and external auditors, preparing and presenting SOX-related reporting and insights.

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Enhance and monitor the internal control environment, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

• Collaboration: Work with process and control owners to validate control effectiveness aligned with COSO and SEC requirements.

• External Audit Coordination: Manage relationships with external auditors, coordinate annual ICFR audits, control testing schedules, and remediation plans to minimize disruption.

• Cross-functional Integration: Partner with IT Security, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and documentation for ITGCs, KYC/AML, and other critical areas.

• Risk Assessment Participation: Play a critical role in annual and semiannual risk assessments, identifying potential areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• CPA required; CIA or CISA preferred.

• Expert-level understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX (Sections 302/404), COSO 2013 framework, and SEC regulatory requirements.

• Proven track record implementing and optimizing GRC systems (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva).

• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities in fast-paced environments.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, influencing executive stakeholders and audit committees.

• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or high-growth technology companies preferred.

• High integrity with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Additional Information:

• Eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

• Compensation is based on experience, skill set, qualifications, and business needs.

• Circle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and participates in the E-Verify Program where required.