Hybrid Associate Controller

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About the role

  • Assistant Controller leading global accounting operations to enhance control and support growth at Plaid. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure public-company readiness.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Job title

Associate Controller

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$175,000 - $250,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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