Director of Finance Transformation & Controllership

Paystand • Santa Cruz, CA

67d • $170,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance Transformation & Controllership will be instrumental in shaping Paystand's financial backbone for global scale. This hands-on, systems-minded finance leader will oversee accounting, treasury, and global payroll operations - driving automation, accuracy, and scalability across multiple entities and countries. You'll lead transformation initiatives that prepare Paystand for continued growth, future acquisitions, and public-company readiness. This role requires a balance of strategic finance acumen and operational execution, with direct oversight of U.S. and Mexico-based teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including exposure to IPO-prep or public company environments (highly preferred).
• Expertise in accounting, audit, SOX-readiness, and financial governance.
• Experience overseeing global accounting, tax, treasury, and compliance (strategic ownership highly preferred).
• Proven success managing teams in the U.S. and internationally; strong familiarity with Mexican accounting and payroll (highly preferred).
• Demonstrated success scaling finance systems and implementing automation/AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Fintech industry experience highly preferred; digital assets/crypto experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with fintech-related compliance and evolving crypto accounting regulations.
• Spanish proficiency or fluency strongly preferred due to LATAM operations.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant required; MBA or CFA a plus.
• Must be able to travel 10-15% (up to once per quarter) to Mexico and other international offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Engage directly in close processes to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Maintain robust internal controls and documentation aligned with SOX-readiness and audit standards.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to ensure consistent and data-driven financial reporting.
• Lead efforts to automate and optimize accounting, reporting, and payroll workflows through AI and digital tools.
• Modernize financial systems (NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, Adaptive, etc.) for scalability across multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Leverage AI-driven insights and predictive analytics to improve forecasting and anomaly detection.
• Champion continuous improvement in systems, workflows, and cross-functional finance operations.
• Manage global treasury operations and reporting, including cash flow, liquidity, and intercompany settlements.
• Oversee fiat and crypto treasury functions, custody, and accounting for digital assets.
• Partner with CFO and COO to optimize capital structure, banking relationships, and FX management.
• Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all regions.
• Collaborate with HR and external partners to align payroll processes between U.S., Mexico, and future international entities.
• Maintain expert familiarity with Mexican accounting, payroll, and tax compliance requirements.
• Implement automation and AI solutions to improve global payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to financial compliance standards, including GAAP, audit requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Support fintech-related compliance and evolving crypto accounting regulations as the company grows.
• Drive continuous improvement in audit readiness, documentation, and testing processes.
• Maintain readiness for SOX and SOC 2 Type II frameworks in preparation for public-company expectations.
• Partner closely with the CFO, COO, Head of FP&A, and HR to align accounting, payroll, treasury, and compliance functions with company objectives.
• Manage and mentor teams across the U.S. and LATAM (especially Mexico).
• Drive integration of newly acquired entities - harmonizing accounting policies, payroll systems, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and an operational bridge between accounting and strategic finance.

Benefits

• Enjoy generous PTO and sick leave, because we believe in balance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• We've got your health covered with comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans.
• Fuel your days with free snacks and paid lunches in the office.
• Unlock stock options and own a piece of our success!
• Work with the best tools and equipment, setting you up to thrive.
• And the best part? Endless growth opportunities await you as we rapidly expand!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees