Director, Accounting

Responsibilities

• Own and scale global payroll function end-to-end, spanning accounting and operations.
• Build systems, processes, and team infrastructure to support a rapidly growing, globally distributed workforce.
• Serve as the authoritative voice on all payroll matters: ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across every jurisdiction.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and Executive team.
• Manage payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Oversee multi-country payroll operations, including local tax, labor, and statutory compliance.
• Improve payroll processes and systems in a high-growth environment.
• Ensure payroll data integrity and support audits.
• Handle equity compensation payroll treatment (RSUs, stock options, ESPP).
• Manage employer of record (EOR) and contractor payroll models.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role overseeing multi-country payroll operations.
• Deep expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions (U.S. required; international experience strongly preferred), including knowledge of local tax, labor, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of building or significantly improving payroll processes and systems in a high-growth or scaling company.
• Strong proficiency with payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, Workday, or equivalent) and HRIS integrations.
• Experience partnering with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure payroll data integrity and support audits.

Nice-to-Haves

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation or equivalent certification.
• Experience standing up payroll operations in new countries or regions as a company expands internationally.
• Familiarity with equity compensation payroll treatment (RSUs, stock options, ESPP).
• Experience at a high-growth startup or technology company.
• Exposure to employer of record (EOR) and contractor payroll models.

Compensation

• Salary range: $250,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.