Senior Manager, Accounting Governance and Controls

Senior Manager:
Accounting, Governance, & Controls

Location: New York, NY (In-person, 4–5 days/week)

Compensation: $150K – $200K + Equity

We are partnering with a high‑growth, Software/ AI organization that is redefining how the world’s largest enterprises handle their most critical workflows. As they scale, they are looking for a Senior Manager of Governance & Controls to serve as the bridge between cutting‑edge automation and institutional‑grade integrity. In this role, you aren’t just “checking boxes”—you are a Product Architect. You will partner directly with engineers to bake auditability and safeguards into the software itself, ensuring that AI‑driven results are backed by ironclad financial controls.

• Design the Control Framework: Architect a robust internal control environment from the ground up, specifically tailored for a fast‑paced, AI‑driven SaaS platform.
• Product Partnership: Act as a strategic consultant to Engineering and Product teams to embed “compliance‑by‑design” (automated approvals, activity logs, and audit trails) into new feature launches.
• SOC 1 Leadership: Lead the end‑to‑end SOC 1 readiness lifecycle, managing documentation, evidence collection, and external auditor relationships.
• The Voice of Trust: Serve as the expert liaison for enterprise client auditors, translating complex AI processes into clear, evidence‑backed frameworks that empower clients to satisfy their own internal audits.
• Drive Innovation: Stay at the forefront of AI governance, helping define how modern machine learning models should be monitored and controlled.

• The Foundation: 5+ years of experience in Internal/External Audit or Controllership. Big 4 or top‑tier accounting advisory experience is required.
• SaaS Expertise: Deep experience within the software/tech industry, with a strong understanding of SOC 1, SOC 2, or SOX 404 frameworks.
• Technical Fluency: You can speak “Accounting” to a CFO and “Logic” to an Engineer. You understand how to translate control requirements into scalable system enhancements.
• Builder Mindset: You thrive in high‑impact roles and are energized by creating systems from first principles.
• Presence: Strong communication skills and the executive presence to guide enterprise clients through technical walkthroughs.
• Credentials: A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or CISA certification is highly preferred.