The opportunity
We’re seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the controllership function at Justworks through our next phase of scale, complexity, and global expansion. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the integrity of our general ledger, the effectiveness of our internal…
What you'll do
Own and lead the month-end and quarter-end close process, with accountability: for timely, accurate completion across all domestic and international entities through effective team oversight, review, and escalation.
Set and maintain standards for the global chart of accounts and GL policy: framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with US GAAP as the business evolves. Oversee and review accounting outcomes across key balance sheet areas, including accrued liabilities, payroll, benefits passthroughs, and intercompany activity, ensuring appropriate judgment and documentation are applied.
Provide leadership and direction over the Accounts Payable function, ensuring: strong controls, clear ownership, and efficient execution across vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, and payments.
Establish and enforce corporate T&E policies and spend management practices,: partnering with stakeholders to drive compliance, transparency, and operational clarity.
Oversee daily corporate cash activity and related reconciliations, working: closely with Treasury and the accounting team to ensure accuracy, liquidity visibility, and strong control practices.
Lead and coordinate internal and external audit interactions for: controllership-owned areas, ensuring teams are prepared, documentation is complete, and issues are identified and resolved proactively.
What they're looking for
- + years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership or controllership role
- CPA required; public accounting + in-house controllership (ideally in: high-growth or global environments) preferred
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and accounting operations; strong experience in AP, T&E, and cash reconciliations
- Experience leading international teams and multi-entity accounting structures
- Strong systems orientation: NetSuite, FloQast, and experience with close acceleration tools a plus
