Assistant Controller, Plaid
$172.8-292.8k
+ Equity
More information about location
Data network powering the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life
Open for applications
Data network powering the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$172.8-292.8k
+ Equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock financial freedom for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
Plaid builds infrastructure that allows consumers to interact with their bank account on the web through a number of third-party applications, like Venmo, Robinhood, Coinbase, Acorns and LendingClub.
Plaid has integrated with over 12,000 financial institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. And about a quarter of people living in North America with bank accounts have linked with Plaid through at least one of the hundreds of apps that leverage Plaid’s application program interfaces (APIs).
The platform allows companies to create financial services applications without having to hire their own team of engineers to build out a tool that connects apps to its users’ bank accounts. This is very valuable in a world where there are increasing number of fintechs, so the demand for Plaid's services are only going to grow.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2025
$575m
LATE VC
Apr 2021
$425m
SERIES D
Total funding: $1.3bn
Company benefits
- Vibrant offices in SF, NYC, and Raleigh-Durham—with catered meals, happy hours, and clubs to keep you connected
- Competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and support for fertility, mental health, and parental leave
- Lifestyle perks including home office stipends, daycare support, and commuting benefits like CitiBike and Lyft
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Zach Perret
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously, Zach was a Consultant at Bain and a Research Fellow and Trustee at Duke before co-founding Plaid ion 2012.
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