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Plaid

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

175000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Plaid Accounting team is seeking a highly experienced and hands on Assistant Controller to lead our global accounting operations, strengthen our control environment, and scale processes to support a rapidly growing tech business. This role will oversee core accounting functions, drive operational excellence, and partner cross-functionally to enable strategic decision-making and public-company readiness.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and develop teams of 10+ across GL accounting, AP & T&E, international accounting, treasury, and finance systems
Oversee a timely, accurate and efficient month-end close process
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
Streamline accounting processes
ensure compliance with GAAP, including complex areas such as accruals, leases, and investments
Mentor, coach, and grow a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability
Recruit, onboard, and develop talent to meet evolving business needs
Own the finance systems roadmap
evaluate, implement, and optimize systems to drive automation and efficiency
Partner closely with Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to support strategic initiatives, operational scaling, and high-quality financial insights
Provide accounting guidance to business partners to inform decision-making

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA required
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 5+ years in leadership roles at a publicly traded tech company
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including consolidations, leases (ASC 842), fair value investments, accruals, and foreign currency accounting
Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), plus experience with complementary finance tools such as Numeric, Zip, treasury platforms, and AI-driven process tools
Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with the ability to dive into details, operate with an IC mindset when needed, and maintain a strong can-do attitude
Proven track record of driving change, improving processes, implementing systems, and scaling operations
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a growth mindset
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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