Director, Accounting

Director Of Accounting

Fluidstack is looking for a Director of Accounting to own and scale our global payroll function end-to-end — spanning both accounting and operations. As our first dedicated payroll leader, you'll build the systems, processes, and team infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing, globally distributed workforce. 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. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and takes pride in running airtight operations.

Basic qualifications include:

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, with 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), including knowledge of local tax, labor, and statutory compliance requirements
• 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

Preferred qualifications include:

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation or equivalent certification
• Experience standing up payroll operations in new countries or regions as a company expands internationally
• Familiarity with equity compensation payroll treatment (RSUs, stock options, ESPP)
• Experience at a high-growth startup or technology company
• Exposure to employer of record (EOR) and contractor payroll models

Salary and benefits include:

• 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

Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options. We are committed to pay equity and transparency.