What you’ll be responsible for: 

Circle is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Professional Practices Manager to join our team and help build and enhance the internal audit function at Circle. This role will be responsible for enhancing the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of our internal audit function by evolving and implementing best practices, methodologies while ensuring their adoption in execution of audits.  This role will work closely with senior management and provide reporting on ongoing progress of internal audit operations and target goals.

What you’ll work on: 

Methodology Development and Maintenance:

• Evolve and maintain a comprehensive internal audit methodology
• Ensure alignment of internal audit practices with professional and industry best practices
• Lead annual review and update of methodologies to reflect emerging best practices and industry trends
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the internal audit function, encouraging the use of technology and data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency

Quality Assurance and Improvement:

• Develop and oversee the internal audit quality assurance and improvement program
• Conduct periodic internal assessments of audit engagements and the overall audit function
• Coordinate external quality assessments, as required
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of audit staff, ensuring their proficiency in audit methodologies and techniques

Reporting and Communication:

• Develop standardized reporting templates and guidelines
• Enhance the clarity and impact of audit reports and presentations
• Enhance key performance indicators (KPIs) for the internal audit function

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with senior management external auditors
• Represent the internal audit function in cross-functional initiatives and projects
• Promote the value of internal audit throughout the organization

You will aspire to our four core values:

• Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
• Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals.
• High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you’ll bring to Circle: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, with a focus on professional practices and methodologies (experience working in a rapid growth, financial services, payments or technology company is a plus)
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit standards, frameworks (e.g., COSO, IIA), and best practices
• Strong understanding of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment, audit documentation, IT General Controls and SOX requirements
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workloads of varying complexities with limited oversight while ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Basic understanding of blockchain technology and crypto currency 
• Experience/familiarity with AuditBoard, Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite appreciated

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: $137,500 - $180,000

Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Also Included: Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy. We also provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.