About the Role

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:

• 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:

• 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 & 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.

The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email [redacted] with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.