Director of Finance Transformation & Controllership, Paystand
$170-200k
+ Bonus and stock options
More information about location
Office located in Santa Cruz, CA
B2B payments platform
Job no longer available
B2B payments platform
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$170-200k
+ Bonus and stock options
More information about location
Office located in Santa Cruz, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To eliminate fees, digitize the cash cycle, and create a self-driving money experience for businesses.
Role
Who you are
- You are a hands-on financial leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth fintech environments. You combine technical mastery with curiosity and adaptability — willing to get into the details to build scalable systems from the ground up
- Execution-oriented – you learn by doing and lead by example
- AI- and systems-minded – you embrace automation and technology to modernize finance
- Detail-driven yet strategic – you can connect day-to-day operations to long-term IPO readiness
- Globally fluent – you understand cross-border accounting, payroll, and compliance, particularly in Mexico and LATAM
- Collaborative – you partner effectively across HR, FP&A, Operations, and Legal
- Resilient and proactive – you thrive through change and build sustainable processes
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in high-growth SaaS, fintech, or technology-enabled companies, with increasing scope across accounting, controllership, and finance operations
- CPA highly preferred
- In lieu of an active CPA license, we will consider candidates who demonstrate equivalent depth of accounting and financial governance expertise, including one or more of the following:
- Prior Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience (Senior Manager level or above)
- Significant industry controllership ownership, including GAAP financial statements, audits, and internal controls
- Hands-on leadership of SOX readiness, audit management, or IPO-prep initiatives
- International accounting experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environment
- CPA in progress or demonstrated intent to pursue CPA licensure is strongly valued
- This includes candidates who:
- Have passed one or more CPA exam sections
- Are actively enrolled in a CPA program
- Plan to pursue licensure and meet eligibility requirements
- Deep expertise in GAAP accounting, audit, internal controls, and financial governance, with the ability to operate at public-company standards even in a pre-IPO environment
- Proven experience scaling accounting and finance operations, including close optimization, systems modernization (e.g. , NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, Adaptive), and process automation
- Demonstrated success leading and developing teams across geographies; experience working with or overseeing Mexico / LATAM-based finance or payroll operations is highly preferred
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect accounting rigor to operational and strategic decision-making
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Operations, Legal, and executive leadership
- Fintech industry experience strongly preferred; exposure to payments, money movement, or digital assets is a plus
- Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required
- Ability to travel 10–15%, primarily to Mexico, as needed
What the job involves
- Position Type: Full-Time
- The Director of Finance Transformation & Controllership will be instrumental in shaping Paystand’s financial backbone for global scale
- This hands-on, systems-minded finance leader will oversee accounting, treasury, and global payroll operations — driving automation, accuracy, and scalability across multiple entities and countries
- You’ll lead transformation initiatives that prepare Paystand for continued growth, future acquisitions, and public-company readiness
- This role requires a balance of strategic finance acumen and operational execution, with direct oversight of U.S. and Mexico-based teams
- Key Responsibilities
- Accounting, Controls & Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Engage directly in close processes to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements
- Maintain robust internal controls and documentation aligned with SOX-readiness and audit standards
- Partner with FP&A and leadership to ensure consistent and data-driven financial reporting
- You'll lead efforts to automate and optimize accounting, reporting, and payroll workflows through AI and digital tools
- Modernize financial systems (NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, Adaptive, etc.) for scalability across multi-entity, multi-currency environments
- Leverage AI-driven insights and predictive analytics to improve forecasting and anomaly detection
- Champion continuous improvement in systems, workflows, and cross-functional finance operations
- You'll manage global treasury operations and reporting, including cash flow, liquidity, and intercompany settlements
- Oversee fiat and crypto treasury functions, custody, and accounting for digital assets
- Partner with CFO and COO to optimize capital structure, banking relationships, and FX management
- Payroll Operations (U.S., Mexico, and Global Expansion)
- Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all regions
- Collaborate with HR and external partners to align payroll processes between U.S., Mexico, and future international entities
- Maintain expert familiarity with Mexican accounting, payroll, and tax compliance requirements
- Implement automation and AI solutions to improve global payroll accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure adherence to financial compliance standards, including GAAP, audit requirements, and internal control frameworks
- Support fintech-related compliance and evolving crypto accounting regulations as the company grows
- Drive continuous improvement in audit readiness, documentation, and testing processes
- Maintain readiness for SOX and SOC 2 Type II frameworks in preparation for public-company expectations
- Partner closely with the CFO, COO, Head of FP&A, and HR to align accounting, payroll, treasury, and compliance functions with company objectives
- Manage and mentor teams across the U.S. and LATAM (especially Mexico)
- Drive integration of newly acquired entities — harmonizing accounting policies, payroll systems, and financial reporting frameworks
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and an operational bridge between accounting and strategic finance
Our take
Whilst payment processing fees may not be considerable for consumers purchasing low value items, they can quickly stack up for businesses making significant purchases. Paystand provides businesses with a straightforward way of paying other companies without any transaction fees. Aiming to revolutionize commercial banking for the digital age, the company considers itself a pioneer of PaaS (payments as a service).
Similar to instant payment providers such as Venmo, which offer individuals a way to pay one another instantly, the service charges businesses a monthly fee for access to a system powered by blockchain technology. It's estimated that the B2B payment industry is worth more than $125 trillion and is yet untapped from a digital transformation perspective. The company has attracted enterprise-level customers across healthcare, insurance, hospitality, and the energy sectors.
In a shrewd move, Paystand has brokered a partnership with online accounting service Sage, allowing business customers to access its payment solutions from within their existing systems. The service uptake has been strong, especially for businesses operating internationally and looking to save on banking costs. Exemplifying this in 2023, Paystand was listed on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List of fast-growing US companies.
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Insights
95% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2021
$50m
SERIES C
Feb 2020
$20m
SERIES B
Total funding: $78m
Company benefits
- Base Salary + Commission
- 401k (5% match)
- Stock Options + competitive equity in a high growth-stage startup
- Flexible and Generous PTO (vacations)
- Untaxed monthly medical stipend
- Opportunity for advancement & growth in a rapidly expanding team
- Mentorship, learning & education programs
- Smart, motivated team that likes to have fun
- Mission-driven culture, where your work matters
Company HQ
Scotts Valley, CA
Leadership
Jeremy Almond
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having worked as a Veeco Enterprise Architect for 5 years, they worked as a Consultant for several companies and co-founded Flight Search Engine. They co-founded Paystand in September 2013, serving since as CEO alongside Advisory roles and a being a Forbes Council Member.
Scott Campbell
(Co-Founder & Head of Solutions & Services)They started their career as a Morgan Stanley UI Designer before serving as an Engineer at Viacom, UFT WF, and Google for a combined 3 years. They co-founded SocialGuides in 2009 before starting Paystand with Jeremy.
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