Internal Controls Lead

The Squarespace Finance team is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Internal Controls Lead to join our growing team! You will partner with Accounting, Engineering, Legal, HR and Leadership to execute an internal controls strategy for Squarespace’s fast-paced, high growth business. The Internal Controls Lead will be a proactive member of the finance team with a strong background and track record of assessing and improving control environments. You should be comfortable in driving outcomes and managing processes with cross functional teams as well as providing solutions to complex issues.

This role reports into the Senior Manager, Internal Controls and is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 2-4 days per week.

You’ll Get To…

Assist in driving Finance’s AI strategy by designing a control environment that enables the safe deployment and use of AI system/tools

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://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

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