Lead GL accounting team and manage month-end close, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX while driving process improvements and mentoring team members.
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 GL Accounting team is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across Plaid’s global operations. We manage general ledger accounting, accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, intercompany, consolidations, international statutory reporting, and treasury operations. As the GL Accounting Manager, you will lead a team of accountants across core GL functions and treasury operations. You will oversee the month-end close, ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX, drive process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally to support Plaid’s financial operations and scale.
Responsiblities
- Own and lead the month-end close processes including general ledger, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany, and consolidations
- Manage daily close checklists, account reconciliations, and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Collaborate cross-functionally with AP, T&E, Corp Fin, Strat Fin, Legal for timely and accurate close processes
- Manage international accounting and annual statutory audit
- Oversee cash and treasury operations
- Revamp key month-end close processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, completeness and SOX compliance
- Develop and mentor team members to build a high-performing function
Qualifications
- 5+ years in an accounting role, 2+ years in a people management role
- Proven ability to lead a 5-day (or faster) close process in a fast-paced environment
- CPA certification
- Experience at a public company or IPO experience a plus
- Experience managing international accounting and statutory audits
- Exposure to treasury operations and banking platforms
- Interest or experience in leveraging AI and automation to optimize accounting processes
- Background in process improvement and change management initiatives
- Ability to mentor junior team members and support talent development across the team
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 [email protected].
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