Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Dailypay • New York, NY

113d

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished Assistant Controller to join our Accounting team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with public company standards. The Assistant Controller will partner closely with the Director of Accounting, Director of Financial Reporting, Strategic Finance team, and other stakeholders across the business to build and strengthen a scalable Finance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and MBA preferred
• Significant experience at the leadership level in a public company environment
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and proven experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Strong background in financial close process
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth companies; FinTech or technology sector experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for both our domestic and international operations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering timely and accurate results
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and lead efforts to design, document, and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Drive Sarbanes Oxley readiness, including designing and implementing key controls over financial reporting
• Partnering with external advisors to complete risk assessments and control mapping
• Coordinating walkthroughs, testing, and remediation activities
• Establishing documentation standards and ensuring consistent control execution across accounting processes
• Partner with the Director of Accounting and Controller on technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, internally developed capitalized software, leases, and stock-based compensation
• Collaborate with Strategic Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders on reporting deliverables (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K) by providing accounting inputs and reconciliations
• Support external audit processes and serve as a key liaison with auditors and advisors

Benefits

• Exceptional health, vision, and dental care
• Opportunity for equity ownership
• Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Fun company outings and events
• Unlimited PTO
• 401K with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree