Head of Gusto Controls

The role

This leader will build and lead Gusto's internal controls function, covering business process and IT controls. You will set the program strategy and embed controls into products, systems, and financial processes.

What you will do

• Build and lead Gusto's internal controls function.
• Own the risk-based ICFR framework across financial processes and supporting systems.
• Strengthen the control environment for complex operations and proprietary systems.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Product, Engineering, Data, Security, and Risk to build control and auditability into new products.
• Set the vision for an AI-forward internal controls function using AI and automation.
• Establish oversight for risks introduced by AI-enabled financial processes and software development.
• Lead the relationship with external auditors.
• Establish governance and accountability for internal controls.
• Report to senior management and the Audit Committee on program health.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit, or SOX compliance role program in a complex, scaling organization.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, the COSO framework, and requirements supporting management's ICFR assessment and external auditor attestation.
• Breadth across business process controls and IT controls.
• Experience in a technology-driven environment with proprietary applications, automated controls, complex data flows, high transaction volumes, and evolving products.
• Ability to influence senior leaders.
• AI-forward mindset.
• Practical understanding of how AI changes the control environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, payments, payroll, or financial services
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or a comparable professional certification

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Benefits
• Equity (RSUs)

Before you apply

• AI experience will be assessed during the interview process.

About the company

Gusto handles payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR to support the small business economy. They have teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York.