Payactiv · 6 hours ago
Vice President of Accounting
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPayactiv is the pioneer and industry leader in Earned Wage Access, headquartered in Silicon Valley. They are seeking an experienced Vice President of Accounting to lead and scale the accounting function during a critical growth phase, overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Employee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechHuman ResourcesMobile PaymentsPaymentsWellness
Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and tax compliance. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Lead the design and implementation of a new Accounts Receivable (AR) system to improve scalability, efficiency, and accuracy in managing high-volume receivables
Optimize revenue recognition and receivables management processes to align with business growth
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with SOX regulations
Oversee and manage financial audits with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of audit deliverables and maintaining strong relationships with auditors
Ensure successful completion of annual financial audits, achieving clean audit opinions with no material weakness
Automate and streamline accounting processes, leveraging technology to handle the complexity of high receivables volume
Work closely with the product and engineering teams to integrate financial systems with Payactiv’s platform
Partner with cross-functional leaders (FP&A, Legal, Product, and Engineering) to support strategic initiatives
Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing the company’s financial position and cash flow management
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a Director of Accounting, Controller, or equivalent role
Expertise in managing large receivables portfolios and optimizing collections processes
Deep understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and financial reporting
Proficient in financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct) and experience with ERP implementations
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively engage with executives, board members, and external stakeholders
Proven track record of driving process improvements and scaling accounting functions in a growth-oriented company
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred)
Preferred
Experience in a fintech, SaaS, or high-growth startup environment with $50M+ ARR is preferable
Familiarity with receivables factoring, securitization, or similar fintech models is a plus
Advanced degree (MBA) is a plus
Benefits
Company sponsored Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K, traditional, and Roth with a company match
Tuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited Paid Time off
Monthly Gym Reimbursement
Paid time off to volunteer
Paid Family Leave
Complimentary office lunches
Opportunity to grow
Opportunity to work with a great team committed to making a difference
Company
Payactiv
Payactiv helps put financial wellness within reach.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$133.7MKey Investors
Eldridge IndustriesGeneration PartnersSoftBank Group
2020-08-13Series C· $100M
2020-05-07Series Unknown
2018-10-10Series B· $20M
Leadership Team
Ijaz Anwar
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Sohail Aslam
Co-Founder / CTO
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