Job Title: Director of Internal Audit

Job Description

The Director of Internal Audit is tasked with establishing and expanding the internal audit function, prioritizing automation, efficiency, and risk alignment. This role involves leading the implementation of SOX 404 across financial, operational, and technology areas, and spearheading impactful audit and risk initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build the internal audit function focusing on scalability, automation, and efficiency.
• Design and execute a dynamic audit plan aligned with business priorities and risk exposures.
• Drive the implementation and enhancement of SOX 404 controls across financial, operational, and technology domains.
• Lead high-visibility audit and risk initiatives with structured planning, execution, and KPI tracking.
• Oversee third-party consultants and internal resources to meet evolving regulatory and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and other teams to elevate the company’s control environment.
• Identify and remediate control gaps to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Support the audit lifecycle for key external reporting milestones.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and implement continuous monitoring programs.
• Ensure adherence to relevant frameworks including SEC regulations, SOX, and crypto-related standards.
• Oversee IT and cybersecurity audits, particularly those related to digital asset infrastructure.
• Deliver clear, actionable audit findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and assessments.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
• Proven success in building or scaling audit functions in high-growth, regulated environments.
• 12 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting, including pre-IPO or public company experience.
• Deep familiarity with SOX 404, COSO, PCAOB standards.
• Experience in fintech or cryptocurrency industry exposure is highly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in fintech or finance-related industries.
• Personal and professional experience in blockchain and crypto is a plus.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with two days a week on-site in NYC and three days working from home.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.