SOX Auditor – IT Controls Manager

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

SOX Auditor at Payward leading IT controls testing and remediation validation for blockchain financial operations. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure SOX compliance and enhance audit methodologies.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $83,400 - $166,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the execution of independent testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls
Document testing procedures and results to meet quality standards
Independently validate the remediation of open SOX findings
Assess management’s remediation actions before closing findings
Track remediation progress and report status to Internal Audit leadership
Serve as a trusted Internal Audit point of contact for IT control owners
Contribute to Internal Audit reporting to the Audit Committee

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance
Experience in crypto, fintech, payments, or technology-intensive environments
CISA and CPA certifications required
Knowledge of ITGC frameworks, SOX compliance requirements, COSO, COBIT, and PCAOB auditing standards
Hands-on experience testing ITGCs across access management, change management, and system operations
Technical fluency with enterprise technology environments
Understanding of how IT controls underpin the reliability of financial reporting
Experience working with or alongside external auditors (Big 4 preferred)
Effective communicator
Experience operating across multi-entity structures or multiple jurisdictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT auditinternal auditexternal auditSOX complianceITGC frameworksCOSOCOBITPCAOB auditing standardstesting ITGCsaccess management

Soft Skills

effective communicatortrusted point of contact

Certifications

CISACPA