Senior Manager, SOX & Internal Controls

MoonPay is a unified payments platform for digital currency, enabling easy buying, selling, swapping, and paying in digital currencies. Our mission is to onboard the world to the decentralized economy by making digital money move universally and effortlessly. We power the entire flow between fiat and crypto, incorporating compliance, identity checks, fraud prevention, and settlement. Trusted by over 30 million customers and 500+ ecosystem partners, MoonPay's secure, enterprise-grade platform drives mainstream crypto adoption globally. We are fully licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia. We are building the future of payments and the decentralized economy, committed to making financial freedom and autonomy the new normal.

Introduction

MoonPay is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager of SOX & Internal Controls to join our growing finance team. In anticipation of our IPO, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a world-class internal controls framework. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape systems and build scalable, audit-ready processes within a rapidly growing global fintech and cryptocurrency company.

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.

Requirements

• CPA required.
• 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 managing SOX readiness or compliance programs at a pre-IPO, high-growth, or multinational company.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Big 4 public accounting and/or industry experience in SOX, internal audit, or internal controls.
• Experience with ITGC and application controls.
• Crypto, fintech, or financial services experience is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package ($145,000 - $150,000 a year)
• Equity package for all employees, plus pay-for-performance equity bonuses and Moonshot awards.
• Unlimited holidays.
• Hybrid working schedule (remote or nearest Moonbase).
• Private Healthcare benefits.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Annual training budget.
• Home office setup allowance and remote working allowance.
• Monthly budget for MoonPay products and zero-fee crypto transactions.
• Employee referral program (10K USDC).
• Regular remote company offsites for in-person sessions and hackathons.
• Opportunity to work in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded.

About Company

MoonPay is a unified payments platform for digital currency, making it easy for anyone, anywhere, to buy, sell, swap, and pay in digital currencies. Our focus is on reducing complexity to enable confident participation in the decentralized economy. We power the entire flow between fiat and crypto, including compliance, identity checks, fraud prevention, and settlement. Trusted by over 30 million customers and 500+ ecosystem partners, MoonPay's secure, enterprise-grade platform is driving mainstream crypto adoption worldwide. We are fully licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, demonstrating our commitment to trust and compliance. We are building the future of payments and the decentralized economy, aiming to make financial freedom and autonomy the new normal.

How to Apply

If you believe financial freedom should be for everyone and want to build a fairer, more open financial system, we encourage you to apply. Please note that while we list specific requirements, we value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who may not meet 100% of the criteria. Skills can be learned, and your unique perspective is valuable. Our hiring process may utilize AI tools for initial screening, but human judgment makes all final decisions. Please inform our Talent Team if you need any assistance with the application process.