Internal Audit SOX Associate Manager

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Coinbase is looking for an Internal Audit SOX Associate Manager to join the Internal Audit team, focusing primarily on SOX/ICFR compliance audits and the management of our outsourced testing team. This role is based in India (Remote) and will report to an Internal Audit SOX Senior Manager. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the execution of SOX control testing performed by the outsourced team, including planning, walkthrough support, review of testing, deficiency remediation, and reporting. They will bring strong finance or accounting experience, a solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements, and prior experience leading or overseeing teams (in-house or outsourced) performing SOX testing.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Manage and oversee the BPO team responsible for executing internal controls testing in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 Compliance Program, including day-to-day supervision, prioritization of work, and quality review of deliverables.
• Partner with Internal Audit SOX leadership to translate the SOX audit plan into clear testing assignments for the BPO team, ensuring appropriate coverage, scoping, and timing across in-scope processes and entities.
• Review BPO-prepared testing workpapers to confirm they are clear, accurate, complete, and in accordance with Internal Audit quality standards and professional standards; provide feedback and coaching to continuously improve documentation quality.
• Coordinate and support process walkthroughs with functional business partners and external auditors, ensuring that BPO team members have the information and context needed to execute testing appropriately.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for BPO questions on testing, evidence requirements, and interpretation of control objectives, helping to resolve issues quickly and consistently.
• Monitor and report testing progress, including preparation of status dashboards and metrics to keep Internal Audit leadership and key stakeholders apprised of testing status, key issues, and timing risks; escalate issues as appropriate.
• Work with business partners and BPO resources to identify audit issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive SOX deficiencies to closure, including follow-up on agreed action plans and supporting remediation validation testing.
• Build trust and maintain positive relationships with internal partners (e.g., Business Controllership, broader Finance, IT, Compliance), BPO leadership, and external auditors (Deloitte), ensuring alignment on expectations and effective coordination of SOX testing activities.
• As needed, perform targeted hands-on walkthroughs and testing for higher-risk or complex areas, or where additional subject-matter expertise is required, and support other Internal Audit or special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human‑in‑the‑loop practices to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of accounting, financial audit, or SOX/ICFR experience, including substantial experience with SOX 404 testing in a public company or public accounting environment.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including US GAAP, SOX, COSO, risks and controls, and operational processes relevant to a large, complex, technology-driven financial services environment.
• Experience in Big 4 or large public company audit (internal or external), with demonstrated success leading or overseeing SOX audits and coordinating with external auditors.
• Demonstrated people management and/or team leadership experience, including managing outsourced/BPO teams or staff-level team members (workload planning, coaching, and performance feedback).
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and strong Excel/Sheets skills, including working with large data sets and templates.
• Experience using AI and automation tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, workflow automation platforms, and data lineage tools) to enhance audit planning, SOX testing, and documentation workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new AI-enabled and data tools quickly and to apply them to improve efficiency, quality, and insight generation in SOX/ICFR testing.
• Ability to partner effectively across the organization, including Finance, IT, Compliance, BPO leadership, and External Audit, and to operate across time zones as part of a global team.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to present issues and recommendations clearly and constructively to stakeholders at various levels.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in crypto, fintech, or technology-driven financial services, or demonstrated interest in the crypto/web3 ecosystem.
• Prior experience helping to build or scale BPO or shared services testing models for SOX or internal audit.
• Experience with data analytics or tooling in the context of SOX testing and internal audit.

Position ID: P76877

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