CareerPlan

Head of Gusto Controls

San Francisco, CA - HybridFull-time$189k–$232k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the internal controls program (business process and IT) for a fintech payroll and benefits platform, embedding controls into product design and operations while leveraging AI for risk identification and testing.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Internal Controls (ICFR)

Builds

A scalable, AI-forward internal controls function and risk-based ICFR framework

Domain

Fintech / Payroll / Financial Services / Internal Audit

Required skills

ICFR program leadership, IT and business process controls, US GAAP, COSO framework, external auditor management, AI in controls, team building, risk translation

Preferred skills

Fintech/payroll domain experience, CPA/CIA/CISA certification, AI automation experimentation

Technologies

AI tools for risk identification and testing, proprietary fintech systems

Responsibilities

Build and lead the internal controls function; Own the risk-based ICFR framework; Partner with engineering and product to embed controls; Set vision for AI-forward controls; Lead external auditor relationships; Establish governance and reporting to senior management.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC