About Verve
Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising.
We operate an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies that fuse data, media, and technology
to deliver measurable results for advertisers and publishers.
With 30 offices worldwide, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the top 100 U.S. advertisers,
over 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s leading demand-side platforms — no matter the screen,
location, or audience.
Who You Are
We are seeking a highly motivated and structured (Senior) SOX Internal Controls Specialist to strengthen
our growing team. This role is critical to maintaining and enhancing Verve’s internal control framework
and plays a key role in shaping our approach to finance and corporate governance.
You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization to identify, assess, and monitor
risks while continuously improving our internal control environment.
Work model: Hybrid (3 days per week) in our Berlin or Hamburg offices
Contract: 1-year fixed-term (with the possibility of extension to a permanent role)
What You Will Do
- Design, implement, and test internal controls in accordance with SOX / PCAOB standards
- Assess control design and operating effectiveness and evaluate findings against internal control frameworks and financial reporting standards
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation, including working papers and summary reports
- Coordinate with external auditors, providing timely documentation and responses
- Partner with stakeholders across Finance, IT, Legal, and HR on findings and remediation actions
- Assess the impact of business process changes and evolving risks on the control environment
- Identify control gaps and support the implementation of new or improved processes
- Apply best practices to standardize processes and controls across subsidiaries
- Act proactively to drive continuous improvement and foster strong cross-functional collaboration
Job Requirements
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience for Mid-level or 6+ years for Senior-level candidates in audit, internal controls, advisory, or similar roles
- Mandatory experience with SOX or PCAOB (minimum 2 years)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP (highly desirable)
- Proven experience testing internal controls, documenting results, and communicating findings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, collaborative mindset
- Professional certifications (CIA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent) completed or in progress are a plus
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with NetSuite and/or Lucanet is a plus
Please note: We can only consider candidates with the legal right to work in Germany.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What We Offer
Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve:
- Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme to support long-term financial security
- Personalized Benefits Platform with a €100/month budget, including:
- Mobility support (BVG / HVV)
- Internet allowance
- Daycare subsidy
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Personal development options
- Shopping vouchers
- Mental well-being support through the Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution
- Annual training budget, internal webinars, and German/English language classes
- 27 paid vacation days plus 3 Wellness Days per year, in addition to public holidays
- …and many more reasons to join us!
Equal Opportunity
Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits
discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
