Senior Accountant – North America Controllership (AI and Automation)

Location: Hybrid role based in the Foster City, California office; at least 3 days per week in the office. Travel required 5–10% of the time.

Salary: $129,200–$206,700 USD per year, with potential bonus and equity eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Prepare and review complex journal entries and supporting analyses for monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Own balance sheet and income statement accounts, perform variance analysis, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Research and document accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP and hirify.global accounting policies.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting, SEC filings, external audits, SOX compliance, and internal control documentation.
• Identify manual activities and redesign accounting workflows using automation, Power BI, AI-enabled technologies, and scalable finance solutions.
• Partner with FP&A, SEC Reporting, Shared Services, Tax, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders on reporting, systems, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience with an advanced degree or PhD.
• CPA license or international equivalent required.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to apply U.S. GAAP to complex transactions.
• Experience with financial reporting, internal controls, SEC reporting, external audits, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with process optimization, finance transformation, technology implementation, or automation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems, communicate effectively, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Progressive experience in public accounting, preferably Big Four, and publicly traded companies.
• Experience in a complex global organization.
• Experience with Oracle, FCCS, BlackLine, Power BI, automation tools, AI-enabled technologies, or data analytics solutions.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and highly visible controllership environment.
• Participate in strategic accounting transformation initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
• Gain exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and a wellness program.
• Work hours vary according to department needs.