Director, Global Corporate Accounting

Justworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 198,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Justworks in New York City is seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the controllership function through scale and global expansion. You will own the integrity of the general ledger, internal controls, and timely financial reporting across entities.

You will manage global accounting teams, partner with FP&A, Legal, Product, and Engineering, develop accounting policies, and drive audit readiness and SOX readiness in a high-growth, SEC-ready environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 daily corporate cash activity and related reconciliations, working closely with Treasury and the accounting team to ensure accuracy, liquidity visibility, and strong control practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable internal controls and approval frameworks across close, AP, and expense processes.
• Own the development and governance of global accounting policies, including review and approval of accounting treatment for new products, cross-border activity, and non-routine transactions.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP

Leadership

NetSuite

Tools

FloQast

Job description

Justworks in New York City is seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the controllership function through scale and global expansion. You will own the integrity of the general ledger, internal controls, and timely financial reporting across entities.

You will manage global accounting teams, partner with FP&A, Legal, Product, and Engineering, develop accounting policies, and drive audit readiness and SOX readiness in a high-growth, SEC-ready environment.