Internal Controls Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance Plaid’s SOX internal controls program to ensure IPO readiness.

• Collaborate with process and control owners to create, document, and uphold effective, scalable internal controls.

• Manage and expand co-sourced/internal teams that assist with SOX readiness and long-term internal audit planning.

• Coordinate SOX risk assessments, define control scopes, and develop testing strategies.

• Facilitate the prompt remediation of control deficiencies.

• Act as a liaison between external auditors, advisors, and senior management.

• Prepare updates for the Audit Committee.

• Enhance the efficiency of the controls environment through automation, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Provide support for training and special risk-management initiatives.

• Create the post-IPO internal audit roadmap that includes operational, compliance, and IT audits.

• Build and lead a team over time, expanding audit coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience, ideally in both Big 4 and in-house internal audit/SOX leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading SOX 404 programs, preferably within a public technology company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification is required.

• Extensive knowledge of COSO, PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and US GAAP.

• Familiarity with IT General Controls, operational audits, and enterprise risk management.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional accountability and lead strategic initiatives across departments.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Experience in preparing materials for Audit Committees and executive leadership.

• High attention to detail paired with strong analytical skills.

• Track record of implementing control automation or process optimization using AI.

• Proficiency in script writing and workpaper automation.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• Hands-on approach with the capacity to function as an individual contributor when necessary.

• Experience establishing internal control programs at a pre-IPO fintech or SaaS company is preferred.

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Workiva, Salesforce, and Workday is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities

• Equal opportunity employment