Full-Time

Senior IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance Analyst

Posted on 8/20/2024

Circle

Circle

1,001-5,000 employees

Facilitates digital currency payments and commerce

Fintech
Financial Services

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 provides financial technology solutions that allow businesses to use digital currencies and public blockchains for various financial activities, including payments and commerce. Their platform enables clients, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, to securely and efficiently conduct transactions using digital currencies. Circle differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on a wide array of financial applications and services that cater to different business sizes, while generating revenue through transaction fees and service charges. The company's goal is to empower businesses globally to leverage digital currencies, enhancing their financial operations and engagement in the digital economy.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-18%

1 year growth

-18%

2 year growth

-9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Binance boosts USDC adoption and liquidity globally.
  • Integration with Aptos and Stripe enhances Circle's DeFi and payment solutions.
  • Expansion into Brazil taps into growing Latin American stablecoin demand.

What critics are saying

  • Brazil's potential ban on stablecoin withdrawals may hinder Circle's growth.
  • Emerging competitors like Superform could impact Circle's market share.
  • Regulatory changes in Brazil could increase compliance costs for Circle.

What makes Circle unique

  • Circle leverages stablecoins for seamless payments and e-commerce solutions.
  • Circle Invest allows easy access to cryptocurrency investments for all users.
  • Circle Trade offers one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital assets.

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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.

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