Sr. Manager of SOX control

MoonPay•New York - Hybrid, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

MoonPay is building the world's leading Web3 payments and crypto infrastructure platform, trusted by millions of users and global enterprise partners. As we prepare for our next stage of growth and IPO readiness, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager of SOX & Internal Controls to join our growing finance team at a pre-IPO, global fintech and cryptocurrency company. This individual will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class internal controls framework in anticipation of our IPO and beyond. You will serve as the company's subject matter expert on SOX compliance, risk assessment, and controls over financial reporting, while building scalable, audit-ready processes that meet the demands of a rapidly growing international business.

Requirements

CPA required; Big 4 public accounting and/or industry experience in SOX, internal audit, or internal controls strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience, with at least 3–5 years of dedicated SOX program management responsibility.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, COSO framework, and PCAOB auditing standards; experience with ITGC and application controls is a plus.
Experience managing SOX readiness or compliance programs at a pre-IPO, high-growth, or multinational company (crypto, fintech, or financial services experience a strong plus).
Proven ability to design controls frameworks, draft process narratives and flowcharts, prepare audit-ready documentation, and manage complex external auditor relationships.
Strong project management skills with the ability to drive multiple workstreams simultaneously across cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, pre-IPO environment.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end SOX 404 program, building the ICFR framework from scratch for IPO, including scoping, risk assessment, controls design, testing, remediation, and full project execution with clear timelines and accountability.
Lead remediation of control gaps, design and implement preventive/detective controls across key processes, and maintain core documentation (RCMs, narratives, flowcharts).
Oversee control testing and continuous monitoring, manage deficiencies, and act as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors to ensure compliance with SEC/PCAOB standards.
Partner across Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to embed controls, strengthen ITGCs, support global audits, and align ICFR with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Build and lead the SOX team, drive automation and scalability, support business growth initiatives, and report program status, risks, and control health to executives and the Audit Committee.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded