Senior Analyst IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

• Supporting the execution and continuous improvement of Circle's IT SOX compliance program including annual planning risk assessment control documentation testing coordination and remediation tracking.
• Supporting and creating SOX ready documentation including narratives flow charts control descriptions etc.
• Developing and leading control procedure documentation and assess controls changed and/or consolidated as a result of different system implementations
• Leading conversations understanding both IT and Business processes and controls and the relationship between the two.
• Designing and reviewing system implementation data conversion or data migration control controls (SDLC).
• Conducting periodic reviews to ensure application controls and Segregation of Duties (SOD) are configured across the company's systems.
• Working in tandem with the internal audit group to design testing programs to ensure appropriate SOX assertions can be made.
• Supporting evaluation of third-party service providers for SOC reports.
• Reviewing and designing appropriate internal controls for completeness and accuracy of reports and IPE.
• Project managing control design for new products processes and system implementation launches and ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place prior to launch.
• Managing the Audit Board internal controls repository.
• Reviewing assessing and evaluating reported control deficiencies root causes and planned corrective actions in conjunction with IT and business process owners.
• Working with internal and external auditors to coordinate IT General Controls and automated controls testing and process walkthroughs to streamline impact on the business and align test results and yield efficiencies.
• Working closely with the IT Security Engineering Data and Compliance teams to ensure IT General Control documentation and monitoring programs are consistent with SOX requirements.
• Preparing materials and SOX compliance findings and assertions for Leadership and Audit Committee meetings.
• Contributing to the ongoing maturation of the Internal Controls program through optimization standardization and automation initiatives.
• Supporting special projects and ad hoc risk and compliance assessments as needed.

• 4+ years of Big 4 experience in IT Audit IT SOX Compliance Internal Controls Risk Advisory or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting Information Systems Computer Science Business or a related discipline.
• CPA CISA CIA CISSP or equivalent certification required.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements PCAOB standards COSO framework and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Proven experience designing implementing and managing ITGC and SOX compliance programs ideally in a pre-IPO and/or newly public high-growth technology company environment.
• Experience testing and evaluating ITGCs automated controls IT-dependent manual controls and key reports used in financial reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments SaaS applications identity and access management SDLC processes and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience with ERP systems financial applications and GRC platforms.
• Ability to assess risks associated with AI-enabled processes and technologies including governance data quality security regulatory and financial reporting considerations and recommend appropriate controls and oversight mechanisms.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate business and technology processes identify and articulate risks and identify practical scalable control solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience/familiarity with Slack Apple MacOS Google Workspace and audit/compliance management tools.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to improve business processes including the development implementation or use of AI-enabled solutions agents automations or productivity tools.

• Experience working in a high-growth technology fintech payments crypto or financial services environment.
• Experience related to SOC reporting oversight and issuance responsibilities
• Strong understanding of SOC1 SOC2 and SOC3 reporting requirements and frameworks.

What We Do

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a global internet financial platform company powering the foundation of an open borderless and programmable economy. Circle connects financial institutions enterprises and developers to the next generation of the internet financial system through digital assets such as USDC Circle Payments Network for global money movement and Arc an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Supporting trillions of dollars in economic activity and serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide Circle enables value to move with the speed security and transparency of the internet. Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: High Integrity Future Forward Multistakeholder Mindful and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

Why Work With Us

Our employees are treated as people first with a real purpose for being here. Circle has created an environment where people can thrive grow be challenged and constantly build on their career. It's this same environment that draws competitive strength from within our employee base.

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