management
Posted 2 hours agoHead of Internal Audit
at BitGo
New York, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously mature the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework, including designing, executing, and overseeing the annual Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing plan in coordination with management and external auditors
- Oversee and direct co-sourced audit resources engaged in the planning and execution of operational and compliance audits across BitGo’s regulated entities globally, ensuring consistent audit quality, methodology, and timely delivery of findings
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors, managing day-to-day interactions, coordinating audit requests, and aligning on scope, timing, and control reliance strategies to support an efficient and effective external audit process
- Prepare and deliver regular, high-quality reporting on audit results, open findings, remediation status, and emerging risk themes to BitGo’s Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and senior management across its regulated entities
- Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan that reflects the company’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations, and evolving risk landscape, and update the plan dynamically in response to business changes
Requirements
- experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination thereof, including demonstrated leadership of audit teams or functions
- Deep expertise in SOX / ICFR compliance, including scoping, control design evaluation, testing, and deficiency assessment in complex organizational environments Hands-on
- experience managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and examination processes, including coordinating with service auditors and internal stakeholders •
- Experience operating in or auditing regulated financial services entities, with a strong understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape applicable to such organizations
- Proven ability to manage and direct co-source or third-party audit providers, including scoping engagements, reviewing work product, and ensuring quality and timeliness
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings and risk themes clearly and credibly to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus Preferred
- One or more relevant professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Prior
- experience in the digital assets industry, including familiarity with digital asset custody, trading, staking, or settlement operations and the associated risk and control environment
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and supervisory expectations applicable to federally chartered trust banks, including OCC guidance, fiduciary standards, and related compliance obligations Why Join BitGo?
- Here are some of the benefits of working at BitGo:
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive
Benefits
- Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution.
- Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $190,000 - $275,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the
- benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.
- 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, Paid vacation
Contact
- For more information, visit www.bitgo.com .
Additional details
- BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
- Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space.
- With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide.
- As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world.
- This role will require being full-time onsite at our Manhattan office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.
- BitGo is looking for a Head of Internal Audit to lead and scale the company’s third line of defense during a pivotal period of growth.
- Reporting to the Audit Committee functionality and the Chief Operating Officer administratively, this individual will own the design and execution of a risk-based audit program across BitGo’s global operations, drive Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to the business on matters of internal control, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.
- The ideal candidate is a seasoned audit leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-moving environments and brings deep expertise in financial services or technology. Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary internal owner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits, coordinating across engineering, security, operations, and finance to facilitate timely and successful completion of each examination
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams to identify control gaps, support remediation efforts, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Requirements