Accounting Director

Daily Pay

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$190,000–$250,000 / yr
Posted
28 days ago

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Similar $188k
This role $220k
$127k most similar roles pay here $263k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $139,787–$236,205 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $220k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About Daily Pay

DailyPay is an employee financial wellness platform that allows workers to access their earned wages before payday, helping employers improve retention and financial well-being for their employees. Industry: Financial Technology & Employee Benefits

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TL;DR · Accounting Director

The Director of Accounting will lead a high-performing team within the Corporate Accounting function, dividing responsibilities with another director to ensure efficient financial reporting. This role involves managing accounting operations for approximately 12 subsidiaries, implementing AI-driven automation using Claude and NetSuite, and maintaining robust internal controls. The candidate will also handle complex technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition and stock-based compensation, collaborate cross-functionally with various departments, and communicate financial insights to senior leadership. Ideal candidates have over a decade of experience in both pre-IPO and public company settings, strong empathy-first leadership skills, and expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting.

What you'll do

  • Own a defined set of corporate accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
  • Manage intercompany eliminations and multi-currency translations for approximately 12 subsidiaries.
  • Implement AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency in the accounting function.
  • Design and enforce robust internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance).
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
  • Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, managing audit relationships effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including pre-IPO and public company environments
  • Experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities (at least 10)
  • Proven ability to lead independently in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
  • Strong command of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
  • Experience with NetSuite and AI-driven automation tools like Claude Cowork/Code

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