Head of Internal Audit

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 (NYSE: BTGO) is the digital asset infrastructure company delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, stablecoins, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since 2013, BitGo has focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. BitGo maintains a global presence and multiple regulated entities, including BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, the first federally chartered digital asset trust bank owned by a publicly traded company. Today, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, financial institutions, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of investors worldwide. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

This role will require being full-time onsite at our Sioux Falls 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

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

• 10+ years of progressive 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?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world's financial markets.

Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:

• 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
• Free commuter/parking pass; near BART
• Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
• Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you'll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.