Head of Internal Audit

Lead BitGo’s risk-based internal audit program across global operations, own SOX and ICFR testing, coordinate SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits, advise on internal controls and regulatory risk, and report findings to the Board and Audit Committees.

Responsibilities

• Own and mature the SOX compliance framework and annual ICFR testing plan.
• Serve as internal owner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits.
• Oversee co-sourced audit resources across regulated entities.
• Manage external auditor relationships, requests, scope, timing, and control reliance.
• Report audit results, findings, remediation status, and emerging risks to the Board, Audit Committees, and senior management.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Technology to identify control gaps and drive remediation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination, including leadership of audit teams or functions.
• Deep expertise in SOX and ICFR compliance, including scoping, control design evaluation, testing, and deficiency assessment.
• Hands-on experience managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and examinations.
• Experience with regulated financial services entities and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing co-source or third-party audit providers.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to present findings to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certification preferred.
• Digital assets industry experience and knowledge of federally chartered trust bank regulations preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents.
• Up to 4% 401k company match.
• Paid parental leave and vacation.
• Free commuter or parking pass near BART.
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture.
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment.