Director of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Blockchain.com is seeking an accomplished Director of SOX & Internal Controls to lead our global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and maturing a scalable internal control framework to support our continued global growth and public company readiness. You will partner cross-functionally with leaders in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Product to build and maintain a best-in-class control environment, embed operational excellence, and foster a culture of accountability across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead our end-to-end global SOX 404 compliance program, including annual risk assessments, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation under the COSO framework.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of internal controls professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and IT to design, monitor, and document automated controls and system dependencies for our core financial and operational systems.
• Partner with our Global Risk &  Compliance IT team in serving as a trusted advisor on IT general controls (ITGCs), including system access, change management, and data integrity for all in-scope systems.
• Prepare and present clear, actionable reports on SOX compliance, control deficiencies, and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors, coordinating annual testing, process walkthroughs, and timely resolution of any findings.
• Drive SOX readiness and integration for any future acquisitions, ensuring a seamless onboarding of new processes and controls.
• Champion the continuous improvement and automation of controls across key business cycles (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Digital Assets, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 12+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Preference for prior experience in crypto, fintech, or start-up environments
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required.
• Deep expertise in SOX 404 requirements, the COSO 2013 framework, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Proven success building and scaling a SOX program in a high-growth, global technology company; prior public company experience is required.
• A combination of “Big 4” public accounting and corporate industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and hands-on experience with complex financial systems 
• Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with NetSuite preferred
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.