Accounting Close Lead - Remote US

Plaid Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and/or commissions

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

401(k)

Job summary

Plaid Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Operations professional in San Francisco to own the close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity and cost allocations. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze balances, and act as the audit liaison.

You will collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and external auditors to strengthen controls, automate processes, and shorten the close while supporting the company’s growth and public-readiness.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting, with a deep understanding of US GAAP; CPA preferred.
• Experience at a public company or with IPO readiness.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and producing audit-ready workpapers.
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting.
• Proficiency with NetSuite, Zip, T&E; close management platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity and cost allocations.
• Prepare and maintain intercompany and consolidation entries across Plaid’s entities, including cost-plus arrangements and FX revaluation and elimination.
• Partner with FP&A, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and vendors to ensure spend is accrued accurately.
• Identify and implement process, automation, and control improvements to shorten the close and support SOX 404 readiness.
• Serve as primary contact during the annual audit, preparing support and responding to auditor requests.

Skills

Big 4 experience

SOX compliance

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Multi-entity accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Audit readiness

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Zip

T&E

Close management systems

Job description

Plaid Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Operations professional in San Francisco to own the close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity and cost allocations. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze balances, and act as the audit liaison.

You will collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and external auditors to strengthen controls, automate processes, and shorten the close while supporting the company’s growth and public-readiness.