Head Of SOX And Internal Controls (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of SOX and Internal Controls (Fintech): Leading the design and enhancement of the company's SOX business process control environment across all entities with an accent on scalability and regulatory compliance. Focus on integrating controls into end-to-end financial processes, driving automation, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

Location: Remote (Canada). In-person participation is required for annual offsites.

Salary: $216,300 CAD

Company

A leading cryptocurrency platform on a mission to increase economic freedom by building the future global financial system.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the enterprise SOX business process control framework, including scoping and risk assessment.
• Lead the annual SOX risk assessment and design key manual, automated, and IT-dependent controls.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to embed controls into end-to-end processes such as revenue and digital asset flows.
• Serve as the primary business controls liaison for Internal and External Auditors during testing and walkthroughs.
• Identify opportunities to automate controls and implement data-driven monitoring to reduce operational friction.
• Provide risk and remediation updates to senior leadership (CFO, CAO) and develop a high-performing SOX team.

Requirements

• 13+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management within public company environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, and the COSO framework.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA.
• Experience in high-growth technology-driven companies, financial services, or the crypto/fintech sector.
• Must be based in Canada.
• Ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Intense, high-performance work culture that values excellence and continuous feedback.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and wellness stipends.
• Remote-first flexibility with required in-person offsites to foster collaboration.
• Learning and development allowance and generous time-off policies.