Senior Manager, Internal Audit SOX

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data - globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure - including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar - helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What you'll be part of:
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 and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you'll be responsible for:
Circle is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager, of Internal Audit (SOX) to lead the strategic development and execution of our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal audit program as we continue to scale as a publicly traded company. Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, this individual will serve as a key leader in SOX compliance, driving initiatives that ensure robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), continuous optimization, and alignment with SEC and PCAOB expectations.
What You'll Work On:

• Lead the company's SOX internal audit program end-to-end, ensuring readiness for 404 assertions in a dynamic and fast-paced public company environment.
• Develop scalable, repeatable, and efficient internal control testing across finance, operations, and technology to support financial reporting.
• Act as a strategic partner to the SOX Compliance team (second line of defense), senior leadership, and external auditors, with direct responsibility for preparing and presenting SOX-related reporting and insights.
• Enhance and monitor the internal control environment to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively.
• Collaborate with process and control owners to validate the effectiveness of controls aligned with COSO and SEC requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate annual ICFR audits, control testing schedules, and remediation plans to minimize business disruption.
• Play an integral role in the company's annual and semiannual risk assessments, identifying potential areas of exposure and improvement.
• Partner with IT Security, Compliance, Legal, and Finance to ensure control alignment and documentation for ITGCs, KYC/AML, and other critical areas.

What You'll Bring to Circle:

• 10+ years of progressive audit experience
• 3+ years in a leadership capacity and direct SOX compliance ownership at a publicly traded company.
• CPA required; CIA or CISA a plus.
• Expert-level understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX (Sections 302/404), COSO 2013 framework, and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record implementing and optimizing GRC systems, including tools like AuditBoard, Workiva, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with a track record of influencing executive stakeholders and audit committees.
• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or high-growth technology companies preferred.
• High integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Additional Information:

• This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range:
$162,000 - $212,500
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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