Remote-First SOX & MAR Internal Controls Lead

Midwest Startups; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-funded HSA contributions

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Kin, a remote-first company, seeks a Senior Manager of Internal Controls to lead SOX and MAR readiness. You will govern programs, direct control owners and partners, and own the GRC platform implementation to mature Kin's control environment.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and executives to design, test, and report on controls, ensuring regulatory readiness and scalable processes as Kin grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, or public accounting, with a focus on SOX compliance.
• Hands-on experience applying internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), GAAP, and SAP.
• Experience overseeing external delivery teams and presenting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SOX and MAR compliance programs. Own the annual internal control audit plan and readiness roadmap, oversee consultant-led testing, remediate, and prepare for SOX sections 302 and 404.
• Direct external partners through control testing; set scope, priorities, and ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Own the GRC platform implementation as business owner, define requirements, data standards, workflows, and reporting.
• Partner with IT and security to assess ITGCs (access, change, operations) and ensure controls are designed, tested, and documented.
• Translate testing status into clear reports for control owners, leadership, and the Audit Committee.
• Serve as primary contact on internal controls for auditors, consultants, and regulators.
• Coach control owners on requirements and remediation plans.
• Advise business leaders early in product development to catch risks before gaps.
• Identify opportunities to use analytics, automation, and AI to improve monitoring and reporting.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

Workiva

Workday

Job description

Kin, a remote-first company, seeks a Senior Manager of Internal Controls to lead SOX and MAR readiness. You will govern programs, direct control owners and partners, and own the GRC platform implementation to mature Kin's control environment.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and executives to design, test, and report on controls, ensuring regulatory readiness and scalable processes as Kin grows.