DailyPay · New York
Finance & LegalFinanceRemoteFullTime
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We are looking for a Director of Accounting who is a true self-starter — someone who 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. Further, this role will collaborate with our separate Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team to ensure that 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 — not just in the numbers, but in the people around them.
This role will be based in our HQ-NY Office. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
I. Accounting Operations & Process Improvement
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
II. Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
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
III. Leadership, Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
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
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
Experience with NetSuite and Ramp highly preferred
Experience with Claude Cowork and/or Code strongly preferred
Exceptional communication skills — you can translate complexity into clarity for diverse
audiences, from your team to the C-suite
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
High-performing cultures aren't built in silos, they thrive on partnership. At DailyPay, we Commit Together to an inclusive, professional environment where multifaceted perspectives are our greatest competitive advantage. We recognize that our team members don’t live “single-issue lives,” and we lean into the wide-ranging backgrounds and life stages that sharpen our collective decision-making.
In our high-trust environment, we empower you to Challenge Norms. We’ve created a space where it is safe to ask difficult questions, disrupt the status quo, and share bold perspectives without fear of professional fallout. We believe that by checking our own assumptions and staying curious about the experiences of others, we arrive at better, more innovative results.
We provide the space for you to do your best work through peer advocacy and transparent career development. If you are looking for a culture that values intellectual honesty, celebrates the unique lived experiences of its people, and thrives on collective success, you’ll find it here.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to peopleops@dailypay.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
DailyPay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.