Head of Internal Audit

TL;DR

Head of Internal Audit: Lead and scale the company’s third line of defense by designing and executing a risk-based audit program with an accent on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ICFR testing, and internal controls across global operations. Focus on SOC 1/SOC 2/CCSS audit ownership, co-sourced audit management, and clear executive reporting to Boards and Audit Committees.

Location: New York, United States (full-time onsite at the Manhattan office)

Salary: $190,000–$275,000 USD base salary (average, depending on leveling and location)

Company

hirify.global provides digital asset infrastructure including custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services.

What you will do

• Own and continuously mature the SOX compliance framework, including designing, executing, and overseeing the annual ICFR testing plan with management and external auditors
• Serve as primary internal owner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits, coordinating across engineering, security, operations, and finance
• Oversee and direct co-sourced audit resources for operational and compliance audits across regulated entities globally, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery
• Manage external auditor relationships, aligning on scope, timing, and control reliance strategies
• Deliver regular reporting on audit results, open findings, remediation status, and emerging risk themes to Boards, Audit Committees, and senior management
• Develop and dynamically update a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned to strategic priorities and regulatory obligations

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit and/or public accounting, including demonstrated leadership of audit teams or functions
• Deep expertise in SOX/ICFR compliance: scoping, control design evaluation, testing, and deficiency assessment in complex organizations
• Hands-on experience with SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and examination processes, coordinating with service auditors and internal stakeholders
• Experience auditing or operating within regulated financial services entities and understanding applicable regulatory/compliance expectations
• Proven ability to manage co-source/third-party audit providers, including scoping engagements, reviewing work product, and ensuring quality and timeliness
• Strong executive communication skills to present complex audit findings and risk themes to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite stakeholders

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications: CPA, CIA, and/or CISA
• Experience in the digital assets industry (custody, trading, staking, or settlement operations)
• Knowledge of supervisory expectations for federally chartered trust banks, including OCC guidance and fiduciary standards

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation
• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• Benefits may vary based on location
• Onsite role at the Manhattan office to support collaborative team dynamics

Hiring process

• Interviews focused on audit leadership experience, SOX/ICFR and SOC audit ownership, and ability to communicate findings to executive stakeholders
• Discussion of how experience aligns with hirify.global’s risk-based audit planning and regulated-entity audit execution