Senior Analyst, IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

Circle

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$112,500–$147,500 / yr
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2 days ago

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This role $130k
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $121,638–$189,448 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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About Circle

Circle is a global financial technology firm and the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), a leading stablecoin, providing cross-border payments and digital currency infrastructure for businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Currency

Circle currently has 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $195,000–$257,500 across 18 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Analyst, IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

As a Senior Analyst in IT Internal Controls & SOX Compliance at Circle, you will join the Internal Controls and Compliance team to support and enhance the company’s IT SOX compliance program. Your daily tasks include evaluating IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and IT-dependent manual controls across critical systems, collaborating with Engineering, Security, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure effective control design, documentation, testing, and monitoring. You will also manage control procedure documentation for new products and system implementations, work closely with internal audit groups on testing programs, and coordinate with external auditors for compliance testing. The role requires expertise in SOX 404 requirements, PCAOB standards, COSO framework, and ITGCs, along with experience in cloud environments, ERP systems, and GRC platforms. Ideal candidates have a background in Big 4 IT Audit or related fields and possess certifications like CPA, CISA, CIA, or CISSP.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) across critical systems.
  • Document and test automated controls and IT-dependent manual controls for compliance.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Security, Finance, Compliance teams on control implementation.
  • Lead periodic reviews to ensure application controls and Segregation of Duties are configured correctly.
  • Design testing programs in tandem with internal audit groups to meet SOX assertions.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of Big 4 experience in IT Audit or SOX Compliance.
  • CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, or equivalent certification required.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing ITGC and SOX compliance programs.
  • Expertise in cloud environments, SaaS applications, identity management, SDLC processes, and cybersecurity controls.

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