IPO-Ready SOX Controls Manager

Plaid; United States; On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaid seeks an experienced Internal Controls Manager to design, implement, and lead SOX compliance and internal control programs across the organization. You will partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable controls supporting IPO readiness and long-term compliance.

The role includes managing external advisors, remediation efforts, and aligning audits with senior leadership. Over time, you’ll grow a team and broaden audit coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in internal audit/SOX leadership.
• Proven SOX 404 program design and leadership in a public tech company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA, CIA, or CISA required.
• Deep knowledge of COSO, PCAOB, SOX, and US GAAP.
• Understanding of ITGCs, ERM, and other risk domains.
• Strong project management and cross-functional accountability.
• Excellent communication for Audit Committees and leadership.
• Hands-on, IC mindset with attention to detail; seek automation and AI opportunities.
• Experience driving control automation and process optimization; comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize SOX internal controls to support IPO readiness.
• Collaborate with process owners to document and maintain scalable controls across functions.
• Lead co-sourced/internal teams to support SOX readiness and audit planning.
• Coordinate risk assessments, scoping, testing, and remediation activities.
• Liaise with external auditors and senior management; prepare Audit Committee updates.
• Improve controls efficiency through automation and standardization across teams.
• Support risk management initiatives and develop post-IPO internal audit roadmap.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Audit leadership

Big 4 experience

COSO

PCAOB standards

US GAAP

Project management

Communication

Automation / AI in controls

Education

CPA

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA

CISA

Tools

NetSuite

Workiva

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Plaid seeks an experienced Internal Controls Manager to design, implement, and lead SOX compliance and internal control programs across the organization. You will partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable controls supporting IPO readiness and long-term compliance.

The role includes managing external advisors, remediation efforts, and aligning audits with senior leadership. Over time, you’ll grow a team and broaden audit coverage.