Director, Accounting

Fluidstack•New York, NY

3d•$125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Fluidstack is looking for a Director of Accounting to own and scale our global payroll function end-to-end — spanning both accounting and operations. As our first dedicated payroll leader, you'll build the systems, processes, and team infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing, globally distributed workforce. You'll serve as the authoritative voice on all things payroll: ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across every jurisdiction we operate in, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and our Executive team. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in running airtight operations.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive payroll experience.
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.

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.
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll across every jurisdiction.
Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and the Executive team.
Manage payroll across multiple jurisdictions (U.S. required; international experience strongly preferred).
Ensure payroll data integrity and support audits.
Stand up payroll operations in new countries or regions as the company expands internationally (preferred).
Handle equity compensation payroll treatment (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) (preferred).