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Director, Accounting | FinTech | Equity

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Robert Half

Palo Alto, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/7/2026

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Job Description

Reach out to Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn for additional information or questions regarding this listing. Director, Accounting| Fast Growing FinTech | Palo Alto; Hybrid | Strong Comp + Equity Are you excited by the opportunity to build rather than maintain?

Our client is a rapidly scaling FinTech platform that has grown from approximately $100M to over $1B in assets in just a few years. As the business continues its impressive growth trajectory, they are seeking a Director of Accounting to help build the accounting infrastructure, processes, and controls needed to support the next phase of expansion.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, creating scalable processes, and partnering closely with executive leadership. You'll have the opportunity to establish best practices, enhance financial operations, and build the accounting foundation of a high-growth organization.

Responsibilites
  • Partner with leadership to develop and implement scalable accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Build and optimize month-end and year-end close processes to support a rapidly growing business
  • Lead all core accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, cash management, and reconciliations
  • Own the preparation and review of financial statements, accounting policies, and management reporting packages
  • Research and resolve technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, equity transactions, leases, and other complex accounting topics
  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, ERP optimization, and data integrity efforts across the finance organization
  • Oversee accounting operations related to domestic and international entities, including intercompany activity, foreign currency considerations, and statutory reporting requirements
  • Manage external audit relationships, coordinate audit readiness, and partner with external tax advisors on compliance matters
  • Mentor and develop accounting team members while helping build a scalable finance organization