Head of Internal Audit

Responsibilities

• Own and mature the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework and oversee the annual ICFR testing plan
• Serve as the primary internal owner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits, coordinating across engineering, security, and finance
• Oversee co-sourced audit resources to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of operational and compliance audits
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors to align on scope and control reliance strategies
• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan that reflects strategic priorities and regulatory obligations
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reporting on audit results and emerging risk themes to the Board of Directors and Audit Committees
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams to identify control gaps and support remediation

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting, including leadership of audit functions
• Deep expertise in SOX / ICFR compliance, including scoping, control design, and deficiency assessment
• Hands-on experience managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and examination processes
• Experience operating in or auditing regulated financial services entities
• Proven ability to manage and direct third-party audit providers
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex findings to C-suite stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA
• Prior experience in the digital assets industry (custody, trading, or staking)
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations for federally chartered trust banks

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and stock options
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture tailored to your needs

About the Company

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo serves thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors worldwide.