Internal Controls Manager
Plaid is a financial data network and fintech infrastructure company that helps people securely connect financial accounts to digital financial services.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
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About Plaid Inc.
Plaid provides developer infrastructure and financial tools for account connectivity, financial data access, bank payments, identity verification, AML monitoring, credit and underwriting, and fraud prevention. Its network supports thousands of fintech companies and more than 12,000 financial institutions across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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About the Role
Design, implement, and lead SOX compliance and internal control programs; develop scalable controls; manage internal and external partners; coordinate risk assessments and testing; drive remediation; communicate with auditors and senior leadership; improve controls through automation; support risk initiatives; and develop a post-IPO internal audit roadmap.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in Big Four and in-house internal audit or SOX leadership roles.
- Experience designing and leading SOX 404 programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
- Understanding of COSO, PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and U.S. GAAP.
- Understanding of IT general controls, operational audits, and enterprise risk management.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience preparing materials for Audit Committees and executive leadership.
- Experience driving control automation or process optimization with AI.
- Script writing and workpaper automation experience.
- Experience with NetSuite, Workiva, Salesforce, or Workday is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize the SOX internal controls program.
- Develop, document, and maintain scalable internal controls.
- Manage and grow co-sourced and internal teams.
- Coordinate SOX risk assessments, control scoping, and testing strategies.
- Drive remediation of control deficiencies.
- Liaise with external auditors, advisors, and senior management.
- Prepare updates for the Audit Committee.
- Improve controls through automation and standardization.
- Support training and risk management initiatives.
- Develop the post-IPO internal audit roadmap.
Benefits
- Equity
- Commission
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)