# Internal Controls Manager

**Company:** [Plaid](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/plaid)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $147k – $210k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** SOX Compliance, sox 404, coso, pcaob standards, US GAAP, it general controls, enterprise risk management, internal audit, risk assessments, control testing, workpaper automation, NetSuite, workiva, Salesforce, Workday
**Posted:** 2026-08-13

> Leads the SOX compliance and internal controls program, supporting IPO readiness, audit coordination, risk assessments, remediation, and control automation. Requires 8+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize Plaid’s SOX internal controls program to support IPO readiness.
- Partner with process and control owners to develop, document, and maintain effective, scalable internal controls across key functions.
- Manage and grow co-sourced and internal teams supporting SOX readiness and long-term internal audit planning.
- Coordinate SOX risk assessments, control scoping, testing strategies, and timely remediation of deficiencies.
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, advisors, and senior management, including preparing Audit Committee updates.
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the controls environment through automation, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Support training and special risk management initiatives as needed.
- Develop the post-IPO internal audit roadmap spanning operational, compliance, and IT audits.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in both Big Four and in-house internal audit or SOX leadership roles.
- Proven experience designing and leading SOX 404 programs, ideally in a public technology company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.
- Deep understanding of COSO, PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and US GAAP.
- Understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), operational audits, and enterprise risk management (ERM).
- Strong project management skills and the ability to drive cross-functional accountability and strategic initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing materials for Audit Committees and executive leadership.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience driving control automation or process optimization, including script writing and workpaper automation.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, individual-contributor mindset when needed.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience establishing internal control programs at a pre-IPO fintech or SaaS company.
- Familiarity with NetSuite, Workiva, Salesforce, and Workday.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $147,000–$210,000.
- Additional compensation may include equity and/or commission, depending on the position offered.
- Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

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