Simplify Logo

Full-Time

Senior IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance Analyst

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Circle

Circle

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides regulated digital currency USDC

Crypto & Web3
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$102.5k - $137.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Mid, Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Remote first in the US, with potential in-office requirements.

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Oracle
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience, ideally both with Big 4 and public company experience working on SOX compliance.
  • Experience implementing ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
  • Experience working in a rapid growth environment in financial services, payments or technology companies.
  • Experience in crypto and digital assets industry is strongly preferred.
  • CPA and CIA/CISA or equivalent required.
  • Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX and COSO.
  • An organized, detailed, proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative work style.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  • High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.
Responsibilities
  • Designing and identifying key controls for processes that impact financial reporting for the company.
  • 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 of both IT and Business processes and controls.
  • 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.
  • Developing and leading the company-wide repeatable process for both 302 and 404 assertions and reporting.
  • 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.
  • Leading the company wide training of process and control owners and related functions with respect to internal controls and SOX compliance.
  • Playing a key role in annual and semiannual risk assessment processes.
  • 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.
  • Seeking to continuously improve the SOX program to become more efficient and effective through optimization and automation.

Circle offers USDC, a regulated digital currency that enables near-instant, near-zero cost settlements and fully programmable capabilities, facilitating over $1.4 trillion in transactions. The main technologies/methods used include public blockchains for payments and financial applications.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

3%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieving MiCA compliance and an EMI license from France positions Circle for significant growth and acceptance in the European market.
  • The partnership with Chainlink could drive institutional adoption of stablecoins, opening new revenue streams and enhancing Circle's market position.
  • Circle's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships may attract more developers and financial institutions to its platform, fostering innovation and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory changes and compliance costs in different jurisdictions could impact Circle's operational efficiency and profitability.
  • The competitive landscape of stablecoins is intense, with major players like Tether and Binance USD posing significant challenges.

What makes Circle unique

  • Circle's compliance with the EU's MiCA regulations and attainment of an EMI license from France sets it apart as a leader in regulatory adherence within the stablecoin market.
  • The strategic partnership with Chainlink to expand stablecoin utility for institutions highlights Circle's commitment to integrating stablecoins into mainstream financial systems.
  • Circle's dual offering of USDC and EURC stablecoins provides a diversified approach to stablecoin issuance, catering to both USD and Euro markets.

Benefits

Paid time off - We offer flexible paid time off — take what you need as long as it works with you and your team, and all Circle employees get mobile phone and home office reimbursements.

Health coverage - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits. Enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, and Circle covers some or all of the premiums.

Invested in your future - All U.S. full-time and part-time employees enjoy 401(k) and pensions (with 4% company match if you contribute 5% or more), and share Circle’s success via company equity awards.

Learning & development - Your individual growth and development is important to us and we provide the resources to help you grow your career while at Circle.