SOX Auditor - IT Controls Manager (Crypto)

TL;DR

SOX Auditor - IT Controls Manager (Crypto): Lead independent testing of IT general controls and application controls across blockchain-native infrastructure, digital asset custody, and trading platforms with an accent on access management, change management, and system operations. Focus on building scalable testing programs, validating remediations of SOX findings, and bridging audit with engineering teams on complex deployments.

Location: Remote from Canada, Ireland, or United Kingdom

Company

Mission-focused crypto exchange developing premium products for traders and institutions, with a fully remote team across 70+ countries.

What you will do

• Lead execution of ITGC testing across access management, change management, and system operations for in-scope systems including blockchain and crypto platforms.
• Document testing procedures, results, and SOX implications of new systems or changes, building repeatable workpapers and templates.
• Validate remediation of SOX findings through root cause analysis, severity assessment, and effectiveness testing.
• Track remediation progress, escalate issues, and report to Audit Committee and leadership.
• Engage IT control owners in Engineering, Security, and Operations, translating audit findings into actionable insights.
• Contribute to integrated SOX program reporting and leverage AI/data analytics for testing efficiency.

Requirements

• 8+ years in IT audit, internal/external audit, or SOX compliance with hands-on ITGC testing experience
• Experience in crypto, fintech, or technology-intensive environments
• CISA and CPA certifications required (or actively pursuing the second if holding one)
• Strong knowledge of ITGC frameworks, SOX, COSO, COBIT, PCAOB standards
• Technical fluency in enterprise systems, databases, deployment pipelines
• Understanding of IT controls impact on financial reporting
• Experience with external auditors (Big 4 preferred) and multi-jurisdiction operations
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

• Familiarity with blockchain, digital asset custody, on-chain processing
• Experience with CI/CD, GitLab, AWS/GCP, modern deployments
• Prior building/scaling IT SOX programs in growth-stage companies
• Audit management platforms like AuditBoard or Workiva
• AI-assisted audit tools

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with hirify.globalites in 70+ countries speaking 50+ languages
• Mission-driven culture focused on crypto adoption, security, education, and client support
• Industry-leading security and premium crypto products like hirify.global Pro, Wallet, and Futures
• Merit-based hiring emphasizing crypto passion and diverse talents
• Equal opportunity employer with fair chance assessments