About this role
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead our accounting policy, complex transactions, and external reporting functions. This role will be critical in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, scaling financial reporting processes, and supporting strategic initiatives in a fast-growing fintech environment.
You will act as a key advisor to executive leadership on accounting implications of business decisions, new products, and transactions, while building a best-in-class reporting infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Technical Accounting
- Lead the evaluation and documentation of complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, stock-based compensation, and business combinations
- Draft and maintain accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and evolving regulatory standards
- Partner with Legal, FP&A, Treasury, and Product teams to assess accounting implications of new products, partnerships, and contracts
- Own implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., ASC updates)
- Financial Reporting
- Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Lead external reporting requirements, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), if applicable
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial reporting
- Develop and enhance reporting processes, systems, and internal controls (SOX compliance)
- Audit & Compliance
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and advisors
- Lead audit readiness and coordinate audit activities
- Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
- Monitor regulatory developments relevant to fintech and financial services
- Leadership & Strategy
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team
- Provide strategic guidance on M&A, capital markets transactions, and international expansion
- Drive automation and process improvements across accounting and reporting workflows
- Support IPO readiness or public company compliance (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred)
- 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting and financial reporting
- Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
- Experience in fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology companies
- Proven experience with complex transactions (e.g., debt/equity instruments, derivatives, M&A)
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a public company or IPO environment
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting fintech (e.g., payments, lending, digital assets)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and reporting tools
- Strong project management and process optimization mindset
Benefits
- 100% Company-funded health insurance for employee and immediate family
- Company-funded employee life and disability insurance
- $2,000 annual Co-working Travel perk
- $2,000 annual Professional Development perk
- $340 Monthly Commuter benefit
- 401k contribution of 3% of salary (up to IRS limits)
- Headphone benefit, home office equipment allowance and wellness perks
- Catered lunches
- 20 paid vacation days, unlimited sick leave
PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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