IT Internal Auditor - Riot Blockchain
Austin, TX 78728
About the Job
About Riot Platforms
Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining data center operations in central Texas and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado.
Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Riot is actively expanding and improving its Bitcoin mining operations through innovation, expansion, and procurement, including large-scale expansion of its Texas-based mining and hosting facilities. Join us in building the world's leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform.
Key attributes we are looking for
You are interested in Bitcoin and being involved in the sector. You are creative, innovative, and strive to improve organizational efficiency. You have strong communication skills and can multi-task. You identify problems and solve them. You take initiative, you are self-sufficient, and you are detail focused.
About the role
We are excited to invite applications for the position of IT Internal Auditor to join our dynamic and expanding Compliance Department. This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to engage with personnel at all levels within the company and report directly to the Director of SOX Compliance. You will play a critical role in documenting and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of our business processes. This is a HYBRID position based out of our Austin office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with IT and Business Functions: Work closely with IT and business teams to identify risk areas, provide valuable recommendations on process and control standardization, and influence decision-making to drive organizational change.
- Audit Work Papers Preparation: Prepare clear and organized audit work papers, ensuring relevant control activities are evaluated to assess the operating effectiveness of controls across key areas, including change management, access administration, system implementations, and data management.
- Process/System Documentation: Collaborate with process owners to ensure timely review and updates to process/system documentation and controls for existing processes.
- IT SOX Planning and Risk Assessments: Actively participate in IT SOX planning activities and conduct risk assessments.
- Support SOX/Audit Program: Assist the SOX/Audit program lead in achieving team goals and targets.
- Conduct Walkthrough Meetings: Independently conduct process understanding and walkthrough meetings with control owners, articulating key risks in IT and business processes.
- Control Design and Improvements: Assess control design and advise IT and business owners on control improvements over financial reporting.
- Manage Third-Party Contractors: Assist in managing and reviewing the work products of third-party contractors involved in testing and evaluating controls.
- Interface with External Auditors: Coordinate with external auditors on SOX program timelines, deliverables, knowledge transfer, and resolving control-related matters.
- Evaluate New Systems and Business Changes: Assess the impact of new system implementations and business changes on processes and controls.
- Internal Controls Adequacy: Form appropriate conclusions regarding the adequacy of internal controls, evaluate control deficiencies, and propose remediation actions.
- Stay Current on Technical Literature: Keep abreast of new technical literature applicable to internal control processes and emerging trends and practices around internal controls.
- Review Attestations and Audit Reports: Analyze attestations and audit reports (SSAE18 and Internal Audit reports).
- Partner with IT Organizations: Collaborate with various IT departments (e.g., engineering, development, information security) to assist with special projects, risk assessments, system implementations, and technical audits.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Financial Internal Control Framework: In-depth knowledge of financial internal control frameworks and their application, along with a deep understanding of key business and IT processes (e.g., change management, access administration, IT SOD).
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of corporate IT processes and technical matters.
- ERP System Controls: Proficiency in ERP system-based control design and optimization.
- Data Analysis and Management: Advanced skills in data analysis, reporting, and data management.
- Initiative and Supervision: High degree of initiative, dependability, and the ability to work independently, as well as supervise and mentor other team members.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for IT auditing and compliance, and you thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our business processes as we continue to grow and innovate.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Company Stock Options and additional incentives
- 401k plan with company matching
- Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
- Long-term and Short-term disability
- Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!
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