Internal Audit Manager - Finance

Mercury* is building a complete finance stack for startups. We work hard to create the easiest and safest banking* experience possible to simplify entrepreneurs' and business owners’ financial lives. 

Our Internal Audit team helps Mercury stay resilient as we grow - providing independent assurance that our risk management, governance and internal control processes are designed and operating effectively. We assess how well Mercury is managing its most important risks and collaborate with teams to proactively strengthen controls, streamline operations, and support scalable, compliant growth. 

We’re looking to hire an Internal Audit Manager to help lead and build out our Finance Internal Audit coverage.

In this role, you’ll design and execute Mercury’s first dedicated internal Finance audit program, focused on financial reporting integrity, accounting controls, treasury, capital management, and regulatory reporting. You’ll work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and Treasury leaders to assess control design, strengthen governance, and prepare for continued growth. 

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up – creating the foundation for financial control assurance in a fast-growing fintech environment. 

*Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.

As part of the journey, we would expect you to:

• Develop and lead the Finance Internal Audit program, helping to refine the finance audit universe and coverage plan

• Plan and execute financial and operational audits focused on accounting accuracy, control design, and process maturity across key areas such as: 

  • Financial close and reporting

  • General ledger integrity and reconciliations

  • Treasury and liquidity management

  • Capital adequacy and financial planning

  • Regulatory reporting and data flows

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of financial controls, identifying control gaps and recommending enhancements to support scalability and reliability. 

• Partner with Finance leadership to prepare for future control framework adoption (ex: SOX readiness, ICFR, or other regulatory expectations).

• Socialize, document, and report audit issues identified

• Lead issue management and remediation tracking, ensuring action plans are implemented and verified. 

• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity. 

• Coach and mentor team members as the Finance audit function expands. 

• Other duties as assigned

There are lots of paths that could lead you to be successful in a role like this; we think the strongest candidates will have some of these experiences or attributes:

• 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Assurance within banking, fintech, or financial services

• 2+ years of experience in a people leadership role, directly managing junior and mid-career level auditors in addition to leading audit projects or engagements

• Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting processes, including financial reporting, reconciliation, and treasury operations.

• Experience leading or building financial audit coverage in a regulated or maturing financial institution.

• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial controls frameworks

• Familiarity with capital management, liquidity reporting, or regulatory filings.

• Experience scoping and planning new, complex audits

• Ability to evaluate control environments, identify process improvements, and communicate recommendations clearly to leadership 

• Demonstrated success leading and mentoring audit teams in a dynamic environment

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFSA, or CISA

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:

• US employees in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle: $194,700 - $243,400

• US employees outside of New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle: $175,200 - $219,100

• Canadian employees (any location): CAD $184,000 - $230,000

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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