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.
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