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Plaid is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the GL Accounting team responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting across global operations. The role manages general ledger accounting, accruals, fixed assets, prepaids, intercompany consolidations, international statutory reporting, treasury operations, and AP/T&E processes.
You will lead a team of accountants overseeing core GL functions, including AP and T&E operations, month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements. Key responsibilities include maintaining strong internal controls and accounting policies, streamlining processes, mentoring and developing a high-performing accounting team, and recruiting talent to meet evolving business needs.
The role emphasizes systems and process optimization, including ownership of Procure-to-Pay and T&E systems, evaluating and implementing automation tools, and leveraging AI to improve close accuracy, variance analysis, and control documentation. You will partner cross-functionally with Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Legal, Engineering, and other teams to support strategic initiatives and provide accounting guidance to business partners.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with 2+ years at Big 4; experience leading AP, T&E, and accounting operations; proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and complementary finance tools; and deep expertise in US GAAP including consolidations, leases (ASC 842), fair value investments, accruals, and foreign currency accounting. The ideal candidate has a hands-on approach, proven track record of driving process improvements and system implementations, and ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong communication skills.
