Sr Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

About PayJoy

PayJoy, a Public Benefit Corporation, is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy's point-of-sale financing and card offerings, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy's credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.

This role

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead our accounting policy, complex transactions, and external reporting functions. This role will be critical in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, scaling financial reporting processes, and supporting strategic initiatives in a fast-growing fintech environment.

You will act as a key advisor to executive leadership on accounting implications of business decisions, new products, and transactions, while building a best-in-class reporting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting

• Lead the evaluation and documentation of complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, stock-based compensation, and business combinations

• Draft and maintain accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and evolving regulatory standards

• Partner with Legal, FP&A, Treasury, and Product teams to assess accounting implications of new products, partnerships, and contracts

• Own implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., ASC updates)

• Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Lead external reporting requirements, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), if applicable

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial reporting

• Develop and enhance reporting processes, systems, and internal controls (SOX compliance)

• Audit & Compliance

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and advisors

• Lead audit readiness and coordinate audit activities

• Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks

• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to fintech and financial services

• Leadership & Strategy

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team

• Provide strategic guidance on M&A, capital markets transactions, and international expansion

• Drive automation and process improvements across accounting and reporting workflows

• Support IPO readiness or public company compliance (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred)
• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting and financial reporting
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology companies
• Proven experience with complex transactions (e.g., debt/equity instruments, derivatives, M&A)
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a public company or IPO environment
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting fintech (e.g., payments, lending, digital assets)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and reporting tools
• Strong project management and process optimization mindset

Benefits

• 100% Company-funded health insurance for employee and immediate family
• Company-funded employee life and disability insurance
• $2,000 annual Co-working Travel perk
• $2,000 annual Professional Development perk
• $340 Monthly Commuter benefit
• 401k contribution of 3% of salary (up to IRS limits)
• Headphone benefit, home office equipment allowance and wellness perks
• Catered lunches
• 20 paid vacation days, unlimited sick leave

PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

PayJoy Principles

Finance for the next billion Ownership Break Through Walls Live Communication Transparency & Directness Focus on Scale Work-Life Balance Embrace Diversity Speed * Active Listening

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.