Director of Accounting/Controller

The role

The Director of Accounting/Controller will lead core accounting functions, drive financial accuracy, and maintain a seamless month-end close. This person will manage subscription and SaaS revenue models, build internal control frameworks, and lead the accounting team.

What you will do

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial statement delivery
• Manage subscription and SaaS revenue models for ASC 606 adherence and audit compliance
• Build and maintain internal control frameworks, tax compliance workflows, and financial policies
• Lead and mentor the accounting team across general accounting, tax, treasury, and fixed asset management
• Optimize accounting workflows and system configurations within Workday ERP
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to provide financial reporting and insight

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role
• Expertise applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles within a SaaS, recurring revenue, or subscription-based business model
• 7+ years leading end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles for complex corporate entities
• 7+ years managing or administering enterprise accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Workday ERP)

Nice to have

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent professional certification
• 3+ years of direct experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or regional tier) combined with corporate fintech or high-growth SaaS experience
• Demonstrated experience driving enterprise software implementation, Workday optimization, or financial process automation
• Hands-on experience establishing or managing global tax compliance, treasury, and internal control frameworks
• Proven track record managing, coaching, and scaling mid-to-large corporate accounting teams

About the company

MX is a financial technology company that builds data infrastructure and intelligent solutions for banks, credit unions, and fintechs. The company operates at the intersection of scale and agility.