Senior Director, Accounting

Who We Are: At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise. The Senior Director, Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting and payroll functions within the organization. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reporting, annual statutory and consolidated external audits, procure to pay cycle, and internal controls. This role will lead a team of accounting and payroll professionals, manage financial audits, and work closely with senior management to support strategic financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and payroll leadership and a strong background in using NetSuite ERP and Payroll systems (experience with payroll systems such as ADP and UKG is an asset). Please note this is a hybrid role (3 days a week in our Toronto, Canada office) and we are NOT able to offer sponsorship now or in the future \n What you will Do Financial Close & GAAP Reporting: Direct the global G/L close process and deliver timely, accurate financial statements (B/S, P&L, Cash Flows) in strict compliance with U.S. GAAP. Global Payroll Operations: Lead domestic and international full-cycle payroll execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment, regulatory compliance, and scalable system infrastructure. Treasury & Cash Forecasting: Oversee cash flow reporting, weekly rolling liquidity forecasts, debt compliance, intercompany funding balances, and global banking relationships. Global Tax Strategy & Compliance: Partner with the CAO and external tax advisors to execute multi-jurisdictional corporate tax strategies, statutory reporting, and Sales/Use tax compliance. External Audit Management : Lead the annual global financial audit process, serving as the primary liaison to external auditors and driving the resolution of audit recommendations. ERP Optimization (NetSuite): Manage and enhance NetSuite ERP capabilities to automate financial workflows, shorten close cycles, and support strategic business analysis. Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and manage the accounting department, setting performance targets, conducting reviews, and cultivating a high-performance operational culture. Internal Controls Framework: Establish and maintain robust internal control structures to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risk, and ensure reporting integrity. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, FP&A, HR, and legal to align accounting workflows with broader business priorities and growth initiatives. Strategic Financial Analysis: Evaluate operational data and financial trends to provide executive leadership with actionable insights for long-term strategic decision-making. Policy & Process Improvement: Continuously review and modernize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to keep pace with global corporate expansion. Statutory & Regulatory Reporting: Ensure error-free, timely quarterly and annual regulatory filings across all local, state, federal, and global jurisdictions. What you will Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR equivalent work experience (Masters degree preferred) Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required. 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 7+ years in a Senior Director, Controller, or managerial leadership role. Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite ERP required. Demonstrated experience with enterprise systems including Avalara, Stripe, and ADP or UKG. In-depth knowledge of global payroll operations, multi-jurisdictional compliance, GAAP, and external audit management. Proven track record of scaling and transforming accounting and payroll operations through automation and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to mentor, build, and retain high-performing, cross-functional accounting teams. Thrives in hyper-growth environments, managing tight deadlines, multi-project critical paths, and competing priorities under pressure. Exceptional financial analysis, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. \n Why Emburse? Finance is changing—and at Emburse, we’re leading the way. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, gain real-time visibility, and optimize spend—so they can focus on what’s next, not what’s slowing them down. • A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize their finance operations. • A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real- world challenges. • A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success. • A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making for businesses everywhere. Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse. Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.