Assistant Controller

Plaid • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager