Jordan McDaid

Senior Director, Controller at Ardelyx

Jordan McDaid has an extensive work history, beginning with a role as a Dance Instructor at Via Verde Dance Center from June 2007 to September 2009. During this time, they instructed students in proper dance techniques, assisted in teaching various age groups, and choreographed dances for the annual dance show.

From September 2009 to June 2012, McDaid worked as a Student Assistant II at UCSC Dining Services. In this position, they restocked the dining hall's salad, deli, and entree bars, practiced proper food handling, and operated heavy machinery such as dishwashers, grills, and ovens.

McDaid then transitioned to the role of Accounting Assistant at Outsource This, Inc. from June 2012 to September 2013. Here, they assisted small businesses with QuickBooks file setup, inputted bookkeeping and accounting data, set up payroll services, and maintained the chart of accounts. Jordan also provided business consulting services for small firms and performed post-reconciliation transactions for investment firms.

Starting in September 2013, McDaid joined EY as an Assurance Staff, where they helped team members execute substantive audit procedures and perform tests of controls on significant processes within a company's internal controls. In October 2015, they were promoted to Assurance Senior, continuing to execute audit procedures and process walkthroughs before clients' year-end filings. McDaid remained in this role until August 2018.

In August 2018, McDaid transitioned to Ardelyx, Inc. as a Senior Manager, Accounting. Jordan held this position until January 2021, managing accounting functions and overseeing financial reporting. From January 2021 to September 2021, they served as an Assistant Controller, supporting financial operations.

Currently, McDaid holds the position of Senior Director, Controller at Ardelyx, Inc. since September 2021, where they are responsible for strategic financial planning and leading the finance team.

Overall, Jordan McDaid has a diverse work experience encompassing various roles in dance instruction, student assistance, accounting, and financial management throughout their career.

Jordan McDaid obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Management Economics - Accounting from the University of California, Santa Cruz between the years 2009 and 2013.

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Timeline

  • Senior Director, Controller

    September, 2021 - present

  • Assistant Controller

    January, 2021

  • Senior Manager, Accounting

    August, 2018

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