Internal Controls Lead

Squarespace

4.5

(44)

New York, NY

Why you should apply for a job to Squarespace:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 98% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Squarespace offers 20 weeks of paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.
  • We offer choice of plans with an option that covers 100% premiums for you and your dependent children.
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off
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    Position summary

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    • Own the process of designing, executing and maintaining an effective internal control environment over financial reporting and adjacent processes.

    • Manage the SOX testing lifecycle from planning walkthroughs to interim & year end testing.

    • Partner with process owners to perform root cause analyses and design effective, sustainable remediation plans. Track remediation progress to ensure timely resolution.

    • Ensure risk assessment and control frameworks are in place, and running effectively and efficiently

    • Create and maintain internal control narratives, flowcharts and risk matrices

    • Support the Internal Controls Management in identifying key business and technology risks and mitigation strategies

    Who We're Looking For

    • 6-7+ years of experience in internal controls, internal and/or external audit & accounting

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

    • Relevant certifications such as CIA, CISA and/or CPA preferred

    • Working knowledge of the COSO 2013 and COBIT frameworks

    • Proven ability to execute controls and audit strategies to drive results

    • Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and displays a high energy level

    • Strong organizational, prioritization and process improvement skills

    • Effective communication skills

    Benefits & Perks

    • A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums

    • Fertility and adoption benefits

    • Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage

    • Headspace mindfulness app subscription

    • Global Employee Assistance Program

    • Retirement benefits with employer match

    • Flexible paid time off

    • 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave

    • Pretax commuter benefit

    • Education reimbursement

    • Employee donation match to community organizations

    • 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

    • Dog-friendly workplace

    • Free lunch and snacks

    • Private rooftop

    • Hack week twice per year

    Cash Compensation Range: $100,000 - $161,000 USD

    The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

    In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

    About Squarespace

    Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers .

    Our Commitment

    Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Squarespace:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.8/5 in supportive management
  • 91% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 98% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Squarespace offers 20 weeks of paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.
  • We offer choice of plans with an option that covers 100% premiums for you and your dependent children.
  • Flexible vacation & paid time off