Full-Time
Senior IT SOX Auditor
Posted on 9/5/2025
Better
1,001-5,000 employees
Digital mortgage lender with no-fee loans
No salary listed
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Remote
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- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
- 4+ years of IT audit or IT risk experience, preferably with Big 4 public accounting or internal audit experience focused on SOX compliance.
- Strong understanding of ITGCs, application controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), COSO 2013 framework, and NIST/CIS security controls.
- Familiarity with financial reporting processes and how IT supports them.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Assist in the planning and execution of IT SOX compliance audits, including risk assessment, ITGC (IT General Controls) testing, and automated control testing.
- Collaborate with IT, Security, and Finance teams to assess, document, and evaluate IT controls supporting financial reporting.
- Review and evaluate IT processes and systems, ensuring alignment with SOX, COSO, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the creation and maintenance of SOX-ready IT documentation, including narratives, process flow diagrams, RCMs, and control descriptions.
- Perform testing of ITGCs (access controls, change management, operations monitoring) and application controls to assess design and operating effectiveness.
- Identify and communicate control deficiencies, assist with remediation recommendations, and track corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed work papers, audit evidence, and audit reports in accordance with professional standards.
- Stay current on emerging IT risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices relevant to SOX compliance.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or CISSP.
- Experience with SOC 1 / SOC 2 audits and IT compliance assessments.
- Knowledge of Cloud Security, AWS, and SaaS applications.
- Experience auditing ERP and HR systems such as NetSuite, Workday, and related platforms.
- Previous corporate SOX experience, particularly in IT compliance and remediation efforts.
Better is a digital mortgage platform that simplifies home buying and refinancing. It provides 100% online loan processes, offering fast estimates and pre-approvals with no origination fees. It earns revenue from loan interest and ancillary services, and it bundles Better Settlement Services for quick closings and Better Real Estate to connect clients with partner agents. The goal is to make the mortgage process quicker, cheaper, and easier through an integrated, tech-enabled platform.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Warehouse capacity rose to $750 million, supporting higher origination volume.[6]
- The Coinbase partnership opens a differentiated crypto-collateral mortgage niche.[6]
- Framework Ventures increased its stake, signaling investor confidence in Better's strategy.[6]
What critics are saying
- Better remains strongest for straightforward borrowers, limiting reach in complex credit profiles.
- Verification failures or tighter underwriting standards can erase its speed advantage quickly.
- Crypto-collateral mortgages face disruption from Bitcoin volatility and changing regulatory approvals.[6]
What makes Better unique
- Better offers a fully online mortgage workflow with preapproval in minutes.[4][5]
- It combines mortgages, insurance, real estate, and settlement services in one platform.
- The Home Equity Card turns HELOC funds into immediate spending with Stripe infrastructure.
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Benefits
Competitive compensation & equity
Remote-friendly opportunities
Unlimited PTO
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and fertility benefits
401k plans
Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
Free lunch, even if you’re remote
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Framework Ventures IV L.P., a major shareholder in Better Home & Finance Holding Company, has purchased an additional 54,384 shares, increasing its total stake to over one million shares valued at approximately $33.18 million. The transactions occurred between mid-March and early April at an average price of $32.96 per share. The purchases represent a 5.71% increase in Framework Ventures' position. The shareholder made multiple acquisitions during this period, including purchases at varying prices ranging from $28.48 to $39.73 per share, totalling $1.79 million in the latest transaction. The insider buying activity suggests continued confidence in Better Home & Finance's prospects despite recent stock volatility. The company's next earnings report is expected in the coming weeks.
Insiders are showing confidence in several high-growth US companies through significant ownership stakes. The American market has climbed 3.5% over the past week and 31% over the year, with earnings forecast to grow 16% annually. AppLovin Corporation, with a $130.31 billion market cap, has demonstrated strong performance with earnings rising 116.3% over the past year. Revenue is expected to grow 21% annually, outpacing the broader market. The company recently completed a $4.59 billion buyback programme, though it faces high debt levels and share price volatility. Tesla, valued at approximately $1.35 trillion, generates revenue primarily from automotive operations ($82.06 billion) and energy generation and storage ($12.77 billion), with revenue forecast to grow 16.4% annually. High insider ownership often signals management's confidence in future prospects.
Better Home & Finance Holding has doubled its warehouse credit facility with a global banking institution from $175 million to $350 million. The expansion increases the company's total warehouse capacity from $575 million to $750 million. The enhanced facility aims to strengthen Better's ability to fund anticipated origination growth in the coming months.
Coinbase and Better have launched a mortgage product allowing qualified buyers to pledge Bitcoin or USDC as collateral to fund cash down payments. The structure combines a standard conforming mortgage with a separate privately financed loan secured by crypto. Borrowers take out a conventional 15- or 30-year fixed mortgage whilst using a second loan for the down payment, secured by crypto held through Coinbase custody. Both loans share the same interest rate and term. Bitcoin pledges require 250% of the down-payment loan amount initially, whilst USDC requires 125%. Collateral liquidation only occurs after 60 days of delinquency, not from routine market fluctuations. The product represents a shift from crypto's traditional focus on capital appreciation towards establishing digital assets as usable collateral within traditional finance systems.
Coinbase and Better Home and Finance have launched a crypto-backed mortgage product that allows homebuyers to use digital coins as collateral for Fannie Mae-backed mortgages. This marks the first time Fannie, overseen by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will accept cryptocurrency-backed mortgages. The product enables investors to secure home loans without selling their crypto holdings, helping them avoid tax bills whilst remaining invested in the $2.4 trillion market. According to a Redfin survey, approximately 13% of Gen Z and millennial homebuyers have already sold crypto investments to purchase homes. The development reflects crypto's growing mainstream acceptance, with major players like Fidelity Investments launching stablecoins and BlackRock expanding its Ethereum offerings. The New York Stock Exchange is also partnering with Securitize to develop a tokenised securities trading platform.