# Internal Controls Manager

**Company:** [Current](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/current)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $145k – $180k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** sox 404, coso, US GAAP, Internal Controls, control testing, Risk Assessment, Financial Reporting, soc 1, SOC 2, ERP, NetSuite, Workday, workiva, auditboard, GRC
**Posted:** 2026-08-13

> Build and own the internal control environment for a high-growth fintech, covering financial reporting, SOX readiness, audit coordination, risk assessment, and control testing. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant audit or controls experience and strong knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, and GAAP.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and document internal controls across financial reporting, revenue recognition, procurement, payroll, and access management.
- Build a SOX-readiness roadmap and lead SOX 404 implementation as the company approaches an IPO or other trigger events.
- Partner with external auditors on annual financial statement audits, including managing the prepared-by-client list, walkthroughs, and testing.
- Perform regular control testing for design and operating effectiveness and track remediation of deficiencies.
- Assess and document key business processes, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, payroll, and equity or stock administration, and identify control gaps.
- Own risk assessment by identifying financial, operational, and fraud risks and prioritizing controls accordingly.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering and IT on SOC 1/SOC 2 readiness, access controls, and change management controls.
- Draft and maintain policies and procedures, including delegation of authority, expense, and revenue recognition policies.
- Support due diligence efforts for fundraising, M&A, and other strategic transactions.
- Educate and train process owners across the company on control requirements.
- Recommend and help implement systems and tools such as ERP, GRC platforms, and workflow automation.

## Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, external audit, or a combination of these.
- Deep working knowledge of SOX 404, the COSO framework, and internal control design and testing.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
- Excellent written communication skills for policies, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.
- Ability to work with limited process documentation and build control frameworks from scratch.
- Pragmatic approach to designing controls that reduce meaningful risk.

## Nice to Have
- Experience taking a company through SOX 404 readiness or first-year SOX compliance.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
- Experience at a high-growth startup or a company transitioning from private to public.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Workday.
- Experience with GRC and audit tools such as Workiva or AuditBoard.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: **$145,000–$180,000**.
- Equity in the form of stock options.
- 401(k) plan.
- Discretionary performance bonus program.
- Biannual performance reviews.
- Medical, dental, and vision premiums covered at 100% for employees and dependents.
- Flexible time off and paid holidays.
- Generous parental leave.
- Commuter benefits.
- Fitness benefits.
- Healthcare and dependent care FSA.
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
- Healthcare advocacy program.
- Access to mental health apps.
- Team-building activities.
- Modern NYC office with stocked kitchen and catered lunches.

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