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Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money where value can finally travel like other digital data globally nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure including USDC a blockchain-based dollar helps businesses institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What youll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization were expanding into some of the worlds strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity Future Forward Multistakeholder Mindful and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What youll be responsible for:
Circle is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager of Internal Audit (SOX) to lead the strategic development and execution of our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal audit program as we continue to scale as a publicly traded company. Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit this individual will serve as a key leader in SOX compliance driving initiatives that ensure robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) continuous optimization and alignment with SEC and PCAOB expectations.
What Youll Work On:
Lead the companys SOX internal audit program end-to-end ensuring readiness for 404 assertions in a dynamic and fast-paced public company environment.
Develop scalable repeatable and efficient internal control testing across finance operations and technology to support financial reporting.
Act as a strategic partner to the SOX Compliance team (second line of defense) senior leadership and external auditors with direct responsibility for preparing and presenting SOX-related reporting and insights.
Enhance and monitor the internal control environment to identify assess and mitigate risks proactively.
Collaborate with process and control owners to validate the effectiveness of controls aligned with COSO and SEC requirements.
Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate annual ICFR audits control testing schedules and remediation plans to minimize business disruption.
Play an integral role in the companys annual and semiannual risk assessments identifying potential areas of exposure and improvement.
Partner with IT Security Compliance Legal and Finance to ensure control alignment and documentation for ITGCs KYC/AML and other critical areas.
What Youll Bring to Circle:
10 years of progressive audit experience
3 years in a leadership capacity and direct SOX compliance ownership at a publicly traded company.
CPA required; CIA or CISA a plus.
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 including tools like AuditBoard Workiva or similar platforms.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a track record of influencing executive stakeholders and audit committees.
Prior experience in financial services fintech payments or high-growth technology companies preferred.
High integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors including but not limited to: relevant experience skill set qualifications and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range:
$162000 - $212500
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Additionally Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations as required by law.
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Senior Manager
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