Director, Internal Audit

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. Our open API card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for industry-leading companies such as Square, Coinbase, J.P.Morgan, and Uber, to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Founded in 2010, Marqeta IPO’d in 2021 and has grown into a team of over 900 Marqetans in the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia. 

As, Director of Internal Audit, you will lead the SOX controls program, and participate in the Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management process. This is a highly visible opportunity where you can have a measurable impact at a growing company. A successful candidate will be able to dive deep into business processes, apply broad knowledge and partner with key stakeholders. The candidate must be able to understand the full range of risks related to processes and help guide business owners in defining best practices and effective value-added risk mitigation plans. You will lead a team of co-sourced auditors to implement the SOX project plan, maintain a governance structure, identify and evaluate deficiencies, and report on the SOX program to the executive team and Audit Committee of the Board. The success of this role will be based on building strong relationships with cross-functional partners, external auditors, and various levels of management to ensure objectives are effectively achieved and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are met. You will report to the Head of Internal Audit.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remote within the United States  or from our Oakland, CA headquarters. We’d love for you to join us!

What You’ll Do

• Drive the company's SOX controls program, and create a sustainable and scalable structure to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain and implement a comprehensive SOX project plan that outlines the scope of the SOX program, including the key control objectives, timeline, and milestones.
• Contribute to the development of an Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management function with the Head of Internal Audit. 
• Identify the key controls that need to be in place to ensure compliance with SOX regulations. This may include financial reporting controls, IT general controls, and entity-level controls. These controls should be mapped to the relevant risks and control objectives.
• Guide management in developing action plans to remediate control deficiencies.
• Monitor controls and follow up on all outstanding audit issues and the progress of corresponding corrective actions.
• Communicate and report on the SOX program to key stakeholders, including senior management and the audit committee. This includes providing regular updates on progress, control deficiencies, and remediation efforts.
• Continuously improve the SOX program by implementing feedback and lessons learned from testing and monitoring activities. This includes updating the control environment and adjusting the program as needed to ensure ongoing compliance with SOX regulations.
• Monitor industry and regulatory (SEC, PCAOB, IFRS) developments and develop recommendations for policy, process, system, and internal control improvements. Partner with our business functions to provide thought leadership and guidance to support their operational, regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Independently lead and execute internal audits applying a top-down, risk-based approach to assess risks of key operational and financial processes.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in a highly regulated environment, with progressive experience within a public company or a Big 4 accounting firm
• 6+ years of experience leading and developing a team 
• Recognized professional certification(s): CPA or CIA
• Strong understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques, financial and operational risks and controls, SOX and COSO framework 
• Experience designing and implementing risk assessments and internal controls 
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or GAAS guidelines 
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment 

Manager

• Erick Grenecher, General Auditor

Your Interview Team

• Jordan Kahn 
• Scott Garner
• Dan Adams
• Emily Yang

Recruiter For This Role

• Kelly Hardesty

Typical Process

• Application submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Health insurance premiums paid 100% + coverage for dependents and pets
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our hybrid work model 

Visa Sponsorship

• We do not currently support any new sponsorship opportunities or sponsorship transfers for this role

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