Manager, Internal Audit

Bullish•New York, NY

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

CoinDesk is a leading media, events, indices, and data company for the global crypto economy. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group. The Internal Audit team at Bullish provides independent, risk-based assurance across the organization’s financial, operational, and technology control environments. As Bullish grows its global regulated exchange and digital asset businesses, the Internal Audit function is crucial for providing assurance on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance. The Manager, Internal Audit will be a key member of this team, based in New York, reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit. This role primarily focuses on planning and executing SOX compliance testing for Bullish’s US operations, with broader involvement in the annual internal audit program.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive internal or external audit experience, with a strong focus on SOX compliance and financial controls testing.
Solid understanding of COSO framework, PCAOB standards, IFRS, and US GAAP.
Demonstrated ability to manage audit engagements independently and communicate findings clearly to varied audiences, including senior management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and strong project management ability.
Self-starter comfortable getting hands-on with building agentic AI solutions using LLM tools to enhance audit processes (e.g., automating control testing, evidence gathering, or RCM maintenance).

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, or another regulated industry strongly preferred.
Professional qualification: CPA, CIA, or equivalent (CA, ACCA) are strongly preferred; CISA is a plus.
Familiarity with business cloud platforms (e.g., Workday) and audit management and GRC platforms (e.g., Floqast).
Exposure to LLM-based tools and AI-assisted processes, and interest in how these intersect with audit and risk.
Familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, or digital asset markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute end-to-end SOX internal control testing (Entity level controls, business process controls, and IT controls), including scoping, walkthroughs, test of design, and test of operating effectiveness.
Manage preparation of workpapers, control narratives, and audit findings documentation in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
Identify control deficiencies, assess their significance, and track remediation with process owners through to closure.
Liaise with external auditors (Big 4) to co-ordinate reliance testing and provide timely support for the annual financial statement audit.
Assist in developing and maintaining the SOX risk and control matrix (RCM), ensuring it remains current as the business evolves.
Contribute to the annual Internal Audit risk assessment and planning process.
Prepare clear, concise internal audit reports and executive-level summaries for senior management and the Audit Committee.
Stay current with regulatory developments relevant to Bullish’s US operations, including SEC, CFTC, and NYSE/BLSH listing requirements.