SOX Controls Analyst, Coinbase

• The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of SOX 404, US GAAP principles, and SOC report reviews from experience in these areas
• You should be well versed in business process mapping, risk identification, and control documentation, and show exceptional attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• The candidate will need to quickly build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and show a mindset of collaboration and business partnership
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business area, with CPA Certification (or working towards) preferred
• 5+ years of experience, including financial audit/attestation preferably in a Big 4 firm or a public company’s internal audit/SOX function or a combination thereof
• Knowledge and experience in Internal Control over Financial Reporting, SOX 404 framework, SOC reports and the required documentation and testing to support compliance
• Very strong bias for action - proactive starter
• Highly motivated with very strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a growth environment, managing through ambiguity and delivering at a fast pace
• Resilience and grit

Desirable

• The Finance Controls team is looking for a Controls Analyst to join the team
• You will be responsible for creating and maintaining process, risk, and controls documentation in support of SOX compliance, coordinating evidence requests in support of various audits
• You will get exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders from Finance, Product, Legal, Security Compliance and Audit as we promote and strengthen the controls framework
• As the business grows, we are focused on sustainability and consistency to drive towards a best-in-class Finance Controls team and you will be critical to the success of the team
• Must be located in US or Canada
• Coordinate across Control Owners to scope, design, and implement an effective control framework that supports SOX compliance
• Document and update key process documentation, including risks / controls, and ensure proper alignment with key stakeholders
• Perform gap analysis and assist the business in preparing relevant entities for SOX audits
• Coordinate business and IT testing, to include evidence gathering to support design adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls
• Assist in preparing the annual / quarterly management scoping, risk assessment, controls mapping
• Tracking of ongoing remediation items and coordination with internal and external auditors
• Prepare training around risk and control best practices, as well as company wide policies and procedures for SOX compliance
• Provide ad hoc reports and status on responsibilities
• Work on special projects / initiatives as assigned
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with different levels and cultures within the organization
• Ability to stay calm when things don’t go according to plan, then creatively and collaboratively build new pathways forward