Department

Finance

Who You Are

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 controls, and the accuracy and timeliness of financial data that supports audit, compliance, and internal reporting.

You will oversee global accounting teams and partner closely with key stakeholders across FP&A, Internal Audit, Legal, Product, and Engineering, among others. Your focus will be on building a strong foundation of accounting policies, process integrity, and audit readiness — with a clear mandate to scale these systems in a high-growth, SEC-ready environment.

Your Success Profile

What You Will Work On

Core Controllership & Close

• 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.

Operational Accounting (AP, T&E, Cash)

• 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.

Audit, Controls & Policy

• 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.

Team Leadership & Global Coordination