SOX & Internal Controls Manager for IPO Readiness

Plaid; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaid in San Francisco is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to design and lead the company's SOX program and internal control framework. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement scalable controls that support IPO readiness, while managing external advisors and auditors and leading remediation efforts.

As the role grows, you will build a team, expand audit coverage, and continuously improve our control environment through automation and risk-based processes to protect Plaid's

Qualifications

• 8+ years in internal audit/SOX leadership, Big 4 and in-house preferred.
• Experience designing and leading SOX 404 programs in a public tech setting.
• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA/CIA/CISA required.
• Deep knowledge of COSO, PCAOB, US GAAP; ITGCs and ERM.
• Strong project management and cross-functional accountability; liaison to Audit Committee.
• Detail-oriented with a track record of driving control automation or AI enhancements.
• Growth mindset; ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize SOX controls program to support IPO readiness.
• Collaborate with process owners to document and maintain scalable controls.
• Manage and grow co-sourced/internal teams for SOX readiness and audit planning.
• Coordinate SOX risk assessments, control scoping, testing, and remediation.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors, advisors, and senior management; prepare updates for Audit Committee.
• Continuously improve the controls environment through automation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support training and post-IPO internal audit roadmap across IT, operations, and compliance.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Audit liaison

Automation & AI

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA

Tools

COSO framework

PCAOB standards

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

Plaid in San Francisco is seeking an Internal Controls Manager to design and lead the company's SOX program and internal control framework. You will partner with cross-functional teams to implement scalable controls that support IPO readiness, while managing external advisors and auditors and leading remediation efforts.

As the role grows, you will build a team, expand audit coverage, and continuously improve our control environment through automation and risk-based processes to protect Plaid's