SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) Salary

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Market Trends

SOX and internal controls managers are in high demand as fintechs adopt SOX-like rigor pre-IPO. Salary levels track or slightly exceed other accounting managers due to regulatory pressure and scarcity of experienced talent.

Also Known As

SOX Manager, Internal Controls Manager, SOX Compliance Manager (Fintech), Manager, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, ICFR Manager

What Does a SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) Do?

The SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 9 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 45-100 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) is $160,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $140,000 to $180,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.08% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into SOX / Internal Controls Manager (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.1 years, with an annual turnover rate of 23%.

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