Director, Corporate Accounting

Justworks is a cloud-based software platform that helps businesses grow by providing access to corporate-level benefits, automated payroll, HR tools, and compliance support. The company is data-driven and values a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

We are seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the controllership function at Justworks through our next phase of scale, complexity, and global expansion. You will 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.

• Own and lead the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate completion across all domestic and international entities.
• Set and maintain standards for the global chart of accounts and GL policy framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with US GAAP.
• Oversee accounting outcomes across key balance sheet areas, including accrued liabilities, payroll, benefits passthroughs, and intercompany activity.
• Provide leadership over the Accounts Payable function, ensuring strong controls and efficient execution across vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, and payments.
• Establish and enforce corporate T&E policies and spend management practices.
• Oversee daily corporate cash activity and related reconciliations, working closely with Treasury.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit interactions for controllership-owned areas.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable internal controls and approval frameworks.
• Own the development and governance of global accounting policies, including review of accounting treatment for new products, cross-border activity, and non-routine transactions.
• Directly manage and develop a global accounting team, setting clear expectations around ownership, quality, and accountability.
• Serve as the accounting leader and thought partner to FP&A, Tax, Legal, Product, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to influence upstream system design and data integrity.
• Support SOX-readiness and control maturity efforts.

• 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.

The base wage range for this position based in our New York City office is targeted at $198,000.00 - $237,600.00 per year. Actual compensation is based on multiple factors unique to each candidate. For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all perks and benefits, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks.

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