Assistant Controller

Company: Plaid
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. 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. Responsiblities 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. Qualifications 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. The target base salary for this position ranges from $175,000/year to $250,000/year in Zone 1. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location. Our geographic zones are as follows: Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C. Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission (if applicable), equity and benefits. The pay range shown on each job posting is the minimum and maximum target for new-hire salaries. Actual pay may be higher or lower depending on factors like skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid! Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.

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