Director, Accounting

Role description

Role Overview

Fluidstack is looking for a Director of Accounting to own and scale our global payroll function end-to-end. As our first dedicated payroll leader, you'll build the systems, processes, and team infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing, globally distributed workforce.

What You Will Do

You'll serve as the authoritative voice on all things payroll: ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across every jurisdiction we operate in, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and our Executive team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in running airtight operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience
• at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role overseeing multi-country payroll operations
• deep expertise in payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes
• demonstrated experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions (U.S. required; international experience strongly preferred)
• proven track record of building or significantly improving payroll processes and systems in a high-growth or scaling company
• strong proficiency with payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, Workday, or equivalent) and HRIS integrations
• experience partnering with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure payroll data integrity and support audits

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms