Manager, Internal Audit

Marqeta is recruiting a Manager, Internal Audit to execute the Business SOX controls program, perform financial and operational audits, participate in the risk assessment process and build relationships with key stakeholders. This is a highly visible opportunity where you can have a measurable impact at a growing company.

The 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 help lead a co-sourcing team to scope the environment, evaluate controls, coordinate documentation, identify and evaluate deficiencies, and provide controls guidance for process and related system changes. 

The success of this role will be based on building strong relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management to ensure objectives are effectively achieved and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are met. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, he/she will assist in the SOX planning and continuous monitoring of the company's internal control environment as the need for internal control governance grows with the company.

• Assist in all aspects of the company's build out of the Business SOX controls program, creating a sustainable structure to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting.
• Independently lead and execute internal audits applying a top-down, risk-based approach to assess risks of key operational and financial processes.
• Conduct SOX scoping analysis to identify and confirm in-scope accounts, business processes, and IT applications.
• Lead execution of process walkthroughs and controls testing for various business cycles
• Design and implement SOX controls to properly mitigate financial reporting risks associated with new entities and business processes as well as system implementations.
• Guide management in developing action plans to remediate control deficiencies.
• Monitor controls and follow-up on all outstanding audit issues and progress of corresponding corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with all levels of management, internal consultants, and external auditors.
• Perform operational audits on an as needed basis
• 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.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience, with progressive experience within a company or a Big 4 Accounting Firm
• 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
• Experience performing operational audits
• Strong project management skills and can work independently and effectively within a team environment
• Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Must be sharp, articulate, and highly motivated
• Have the highest level of integrity and ethics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills