BitGo
Head of Internal Audit
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingAuditingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal Audit
About the role
- BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
- Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space.
- As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors, managing day-to-day interactions, coordinating audit requests, and aligning on scope, timing, and control reliance strategies to support an efficient and effective external audit process
- Prepare and deliver regular, high-quality reporting on audit results, open findings, remediation status, and emerging risk themes to BitGo's Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and senior management across its regulated entities
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams to identify control gaps, support remediation efforts, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Deep expertise in SOX / ICFR compliance, including scoping, control design evaluation, testing, and deficiency assessment in complex organizational environments
- Proven ability to manage and direct co-source or third-party audit providers, including scoping engagements, reviewing work product, and ensuring quality and timeliness
- BitGo is looking for a Head of Internal Audit to lead and scale the company's third line of defense during a pivotal period of growth.
- Reporting to the Audit Committee functionality and the Chief Operating Officer administratively, this individual will own the design and execution of a risk-based audit program across BitGo's global operations, drive Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to the business on matters of internal control, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination thereof, including demonstrated leadership of audit teams or functions
- Experience operating in or auditing regulated financial services entities, with a strong understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape applicable to such organizations
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings and risk themes clearly and credibly to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite stakeholders
- Prior experience in the digital assets industry, including familiarity with digital asset custody, trading, staking, or settlement operations and the associated risk and control environment
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and supervisory expectations applicable to federally chartered trust banks, including OCC guidance, fiduciary standards, and related compliance obligations
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- advanced degree a plus
Compensation
- Own and continuously mature the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework, including designing, executing, and overseeing the annual Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing plan in coordination with management and external auditors
- Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan that reflects the company's strategic priorities, regulatory obligations, and evolving risk landscape, and update the plan dynamically in response to business changes
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
- 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
- Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
- Free commuter/parking pass; near BART
This listing is sourced directly from BitGo's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.