Internal Controls Manager
Plaid is a financial technology company providing APIs and network connectivity for businesses to build financial products. Its platform supports bank-account linking, financial data access, identity verification, fraud and risk tools, credit underwriting, and bank payments.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
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About Plaid
Plaid operates a financial data network and API platform that lets businesses connect to financial institutions and build financial experiences. Its products support account and identity verification, real-time balance and transaction data, investment and liability data, income and underwriting workflows, fraud and AML risk checks, and multi-rail bank payments. It serves developers, businesses, financial institutions, platforms, lenders, banks, and consumer-facing financial-product providers.
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About the Role
You will design, implement, and lead SOX compliance and internal control programs. You will develop scalable controls, manage internal and external partners, coordinate risk assessments and testing, drive remediation, communicate with auditors and senior leadership, improve the control environment 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)