Assistant Controller

About the role

Plaid is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead global accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and scale processes for a fast‑growing technology business. The role partners cross‑functionally to enable strategic decision‑making and prepares the company for 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, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Streamline accounting processes, including accruals, leases (ASC 842), and investments.
• Mentor, coach, and grow a high‑performing accounting team.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent to meet evolving business needs.
• Own the finance systems roadmap; evaluate, implement, and optimize systems for automation.
• Partner with Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide accounting guidance to business partners for informed decision‑making.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership at a publicly traded tech company.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, consolidations, leases (ASC 842), fair‑value investments, accruals, and foreign‑currency accounting.
• Hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach with a strong can‑do attitude.
• Proven track record of driving change, improving processes, implementing systems, and scaling operations.

Required skills

• CPA
• U.S. GAAP
• NetSuite (ERP)
• Numeric
• Zip
• Treasury platforms
• AI‑driven process tools