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Mid LevelFull-timeAWSAI
Salary Range
$175,000 - $250,000 /year
About the Role
The Plaid Accounting team is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Assistant Controller to lead global accounting operations, strengthen the 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.
Key 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 and 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
