Global Head of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

BitGo; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401k match

Parental leave

Vacation policy

Commuter benefits

Free meals

Office furniture

Job summary

BitGo, a digital asset infrastructure leader, seeks a Head of Internal Audit to scale the company’s third line of defense from our Sioux Falls office, reporting to the Audit Committee and COO. The role owns the risk-based audit program, drives SOX/ICFR compliance, and advises on internal controls, regulatory and operational risk across global operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced audit leader with a background in financial services or technology, able to lead cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years in internal audit or related fields with leadership experience.
• Deep SOX/ICFR design, testing, and deficiency assessment expertise.
• Experience coordinating SOC 1/2 readiness with service auditors.
• Experience auditing regulated financial services entities.
• Ability to direct co-source audit providers and ensure quality/timelines.
• Strong executive presence and communication to Boards and C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Own and mature SOX compliance framework and ICFR testing plan.
• Lead SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits across global entities.
• Direct co-sourced audit resources and ensure timely findings.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and tech to close gaps.
• Report audit results and remediation status to Board and Audit Committee.
• Develop and update annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Support external auditors and maintain control reliance strategies.

Skills

SOX/ICFR expertise

Audit leadership

Regulated financial services

Executive communication

Co-source management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

SOC 1/2 readiness

CCSS audits

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Job description

BitGo, a digital asset infrastructure leader, seeks a Head of Internal Audit to scale the company’s third line of defense from our Sioux Falls office, reporting to the Audit Committee and COO. The role owns the risk-based audit program, drives SOX/ICFR compliance, and advises on internal controls, regulatory and operational risk across global operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced audit leader with a background in financial services or technology, able to lead cross-functional teams