Accounting Director

DailyPay•New York, NY

12d•$190,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

DailyPay is seeking a Director of Accounting who is a self-starter, thrives with ownership, operates with a high degree of independence, and brings an empathy-first approach to leading high-performing teams. This leader will be comfortable acting with velocity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where ambiguity is the norm and adaptability is a strength. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will partner closely with an existing Director of Accounting to divide and jointly own the Corporate Accounting function, with each director maintaining clear ownership over distinct areas of the close, reconciliation, and “decision-support” responsibilities. This role will collaborate with the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team to ensure the Company’s “record to report process” runs smoothly and efficiently, and that all material accounting areas are fairly stated and disclosed. The Director will directly lead a team of accounting professionals, including a Manager and multiple Senior Accountants, and will work across the broader organization, up to and including senior management. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic, people-centric leader who wants broad responsibility and wants to make a meaningful difference. This role will be based in our HQ-NY Office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA highly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated exposure to both a pre-IPO, high-growth environment and a public company — candidates who have experienced both stages of a company’s journey are strongly preferred
Experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, and multi-currency consolidations; experience across approximately 10 or more entities is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to self-direct and operate independently, managing competing priorities without losing sight of team wellbeing
An empathy-first leadership style: you lead with curiosity, assume positive intent, and invest genuinely in the people on your team
Proven track record of driving results in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments where the playbook is still being written
Strong command of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls / SOX compliance
Exceptional communication skills — you can translate complexity into clarity for diverse audiences, from your team to the C-suite

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite and Ramp highly preferred
Experience with Claude Cowork and/or Code strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and champion your accounting team — including a Manager and multiple Senior Accountants — with an empathy-first management philosophy that recognizes people as the engine of performance
Own a defined set of corporate accounting operations in close partnership with the co-Director of Accounting, with each director maintaining clear accountability over distinct areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle
Manage accounting responsibilities across a portfolio of approximately 12 subsidiaries, including intercompany eliminations, multi-currency translations, and ensuring consistent close processes and account reconciliations across all entities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, with a bias toward action and a willingness to make decisions under ambiguous conditions
Implement AI-driven automation across the function using Claude (including Cowork and Code), including skill building, artifact creation, and agent deployment
Ensure the integrity of the general ledger across owned entities, partnering with the broader accounting team and IT on system configurations, chart of accounts maintenance, and master data governance in NetSuite
Design and implement robust internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance), proactively identifying gaps and driving corrective actions with urgency
Take ownership of complex accounting areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, consolidations, foreign currency translations, and business combinations
Lead the consolidation process across all domestic and international subsidiaries, ensuring intercompany eliminations and minority interest calculations are performed accurately
Develop and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures that are well-documented, clearly communicated, and consistently applied — even as the business evolves rapidly
Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, managing the audit relationship with transparency and accountability
Operate as an independent, decisive leader who can set the direction for your team and execute without needing constant direction — while keeping stakeholders informed and aligned
Lead through ambiguity: when the path forward is unclear, you help your team navigate it with calm confidence and a clear framework for prioritization
Foster a culture of psychological safety, professional growth, and continuous development — where team members feel seen, heard, and supported
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, and IT to drive alignment and enable DailyPay’s strategic objectives
Communicate financial information and analysis to senior leadership in a clear, compelling, and timely manner