Senior Director, Accounting Operations & SOX Compliance

The Opportunity

We, at Flywire, are seeking a Senior Director, Accounting Operations & SOX Compliance to lead global accounting operations, SOX compliance, and consolidation.

• Lead and support a high functioning team of international accounting professionals through a period of rapid growth and technological transformation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Corporate Controller, CFO, FP&A and executive leadership on accounting, reporting, and control matters.
• Primary lead for internal and external audits, with ability to resolve audit matters and anticipate challenges due to complex transactions and volume growth.
• Implement best practices, processes and controls to support operational teams including: A/P, Billing, Receivables and Payroll.
• Act as a key stakeholder in financial systems strategy, including ERP implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls across accounting and close processes.
• Partner with Operations, Analytics, IT, and other stakeholders to optimize data integrity and reporting capabilities.
• Build, lead, and mentor a global accounting organization, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Develop organizational structure and talent development strategies.
• Oversee key month-end, quarter-end and year-end tasks to ensure close timelines are maintained/accelerated.
   

Qualifications

Here's what we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Senior Director of Accounting in a comparable role at a publicly traded company within a high growth environment, preferably within software/technology space.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA required and BIG4/Public Company experience a strong plus)
• Participation, or leadership, of transformational projects (ERP implementation, integrations, data configuration)
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading global accounting teams, managing complex close processes and delivering within corporate timelines.
• Strong experience with internal controls, audit management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication to internal and external stakeholders with confidence and skill to up-level communications for c-level audience.
• Experience with Workday FINS and Accounting Center with demonstrated ability to drive transformation and automation of routine tasks.

Technologies We Use:

• NetSuite (Implementing Workday FINS, HCM and Accounting Center)
• Adaptive Planning
• Fidelity SPS
• Zip - Procure to pay
• Blackline/Trintech
• Google Suite of products
• Excel 
   

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program 
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness) with Global FlyMates 
• Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 30 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000-$260,000 plus commission, restricted stock units and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training. 

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