Ajmere Dale

Chief Accounting Officer, Block, Inc.

Search every verified Ajmere Dale interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ajmere Dale, Chief Accounting Officer at Block (formerly Square), has discussed the importance of integrating into a new company by asking questions and seeking opportunities. In a 2025 interview, Dale advised that new employees should ask questions during their "honeymoon period" to understand processes and that a broad range of experiences and a strong network are valuable for career development. Dale also emphasized that proficiency with technology, including automation tools like Ultrix and UiPath, is a "table stakes" requirement for accountants seeking career advancement, as it frees people to do more meaningful work. In a 2021 interview, Dale described Square's evolution from enabling small businesses to accept credit card payments to offering a suite of over 30 products encompassing hardware, software, and financial services. Dale noted that Square's move to cloud ERP and EPM systems in 2018 was critical for supporting a distributed workforce and enabling scenario planning during the pandemic. Dale stated that Square partnered with the SBA to become a PPP lender, creating a platform for sellers to access loans, and participated in the CARES Act to facilitate faster stimulus payments through mobile apps.