Assistant Controller

5 hours, 15 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Plaid

Plaid

Plaid is a data network that enables companies to create fintech solutions by securely connecting users' financial data to apps and services. With a focus on payments, fraud prevention, personal finance insights, credit underwriting, and open finance, ...

Diversified Financial Services
1K-5K
Founded 2013
$734M raised

Description

  • Lead and develop teams of 10+ across general ledger accounting, accounts payable, travel and expense, 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 and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including accruals, leases, and investments.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop talent to meet changing business needs.
  • Own the finance systems roadmap and evaluate, implement, and optimize systems to improve automation and efficiency.
  • Partner with Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Legal, Engineering, and other teams on strategic initiatives, scaling efforts, and financial insights.
  • Provide accounting guidance to business partners to support decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA required.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience at a publicly traded tech company.
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including consolidations, ASC 842 leases, fair value investments, accruals, and foreign currency accounting.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, with NetSuite preferred.
  • Experience with finance tools such as Numeric, Zip, treasury platforms, and AI-driven process tools.
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to operate with an individual contributor mindset when needed.
  • Proven track record of driving change, improving processes, implementing systems, and scaling operations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Target base salary range of $133,125 to $250,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
  • Eligibility for equity and benefits in addition to base salary.
  • Remote full-time work arrangement.
  • Opportunity to work at a company with offices in major U.S. and European cities, if needed for collaboration.
  • Reasonable accommodations provided for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process.

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