Head of Finance Control

Description

About us Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com. Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget! What you'll do Review the design and execution of the end-to-end SOX compliance roadmap, ensuring readiness for the first post-IPO audit cycle. Establish a robust Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, specifically mapping controls for high-volume crypto exchange transactions. Partner with engineering teams to implement ITGCs and application controls across proprietary exchange infrastructure and cloud environments. Conduct annual entity-level and process-level risk assessments to determine the scope of SOX testing based on financial materiality and crypto-specific risks. Lead the identification, documentation, and remediation of control deficiencies. Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to align on test

Responsibilities

• Review the design and execution of the end-to-end SOX compliance roadmap, ensuring readiness for the first post-IPO audit cycle.
• Establish a robust Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, specifically mapping controls for high-volume crypto exchange transactions.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement ITGCs and application controls across proprietary exchange infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Conduct annual entity-level and process-level risk assessments to determine the scope of SOX testing based on financial materiality and crypto-specific risks.
• Lead the identification, documentation, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to align on testing strategies, control reliance, and the interpretation of PCAOB standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of specialized experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, or risk management within the financial services or fintech sectors.
• Proven track record of leading a SOX implementation for a listed public company or during a successful IPO.
• Deep understanding of SOX and PCAOB requirements.
• Practical experience auditing or designing controls for digital asset custody, blockchain protocols, and automated exchange matching engines.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Big 4 Risk Advisory or Internal Audit practice, focusing on public company engagements.