Controller / Senior Accountant
Los Angeles
Finance & Accounting /
Full-Time / Remote
Payabli's mission is to enable any software company to become a payments company through its payment infrastructure and monetization platform. With Payabli, software companies can make payments a core part of their business model to drive revenue, enhance customer lifetime value, and boost enterprise value. Our Founders are Serial Entrepreneurs who have built and scaled successful technology companies like RevoPay (Acquired), Seamless.com (IPO), and ServiceTitan. We are backed by top venture capital investors QED Investors, TTV Capital, Fika Ventures, and Bling Capital.
The Controller / Senior Accountant at Payabli is an important operational role where you will lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, billing and financial compliance functions. You will bring a strong technical foundation from public accounting, coupled with hands-on experience in a high-growth operating environment. You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, maintaining financial rigor, and helping scale the finance function as the company grows. You can expect to collaborate with teammates across Operations, Billing, and Finance.
In This Controller / Senior Accountant Role, You Will :
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Prepare internal and external financial statements, including variance analyses and key financial metrics
- Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, revenue recognition, and reconciliations
- Partner cross-functionally with product, operations, billing and legal teams to ensure financial accuracy across payments, settlements, and fee structures
- Support cash management, treasury, and working capital initiatives
- Lead all future external audit, tax, and regulatory filings, working with third-party partners as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and manage the relationship with tax advisors
- Maintain documentation to support audit readiness and financial transparency
- Evaluate and implement new financial systems and tools to support automation and reporting
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within finance workflows
- Assist in the preparation of investor materials, budgets, and forecasts
We'd Love To Hear From You If You :
Active or previous CPA license7+ years of total experience, including at least 4+ years in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred)2+ years in-house at a high-growth operating company (fintech, SaaS, or payments experience strongly preferred) with strong understanding of payments issuing and acquiring money flowDeep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirementsExperience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) and workforce management software like RipplingExperience with managing / processing payroll, benefits, sales commissions, bonuses, vendor payments, corporate cards, and expense managementExperience navigating state and federal taxes and registrationsExcellent Excel / financial modeling skillsHigh attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, problem-solving mindsetExperience in the payments, fintech, or financial services industryFamiliarity with transaction volume accounting, interchange revenue, partner payouts, or merchant billing structuresPrevious involvement in fundraising, M&A, or audit readinessWhat We Can Offer You :
Competitive base and strong upside potentialStock options with the potential to unlock more equity as we growFlexible PTO and paid parental leaveMedical, dental, & vision insurance401K, HSA, pre-tax savings programsOption to be fully remote or hybridMonthly education fund to spend on anything that enhances your skills or gets you one step closer to your passion goalsWe Think You'll Love Being Part Of Our Team Because :
At Payabli, you'll have a front row seat to building a high-growth venture backed fintech company. You'll work directly with the CFO and be considered an integral part of our team. You'll stretch yourself every day, learn a ton, grow alongside the company, and have a lot of fun building Payabli with us.We're a values driven company that cares deeply about our team, partners, and customers. Our north star values are :
Team First : We invest in our people to foster a vibrant culture where we all love coming to work everydayCustomer Love : We go above and beyond to woo Customers so that they write us love lettersSmall Giant : We plan to build a massive business; however, we are also building a sustainable organization that has a strong sense of purpose and practices long-term thinkingRun to the Fire : We embrace difficult situations and lean in when confronted with adversity. We don't shy away from doing the right thing even if it's hardBias for Action : We operate with urgency; we don't leave for tomorrow what can be done todayLittle Things Count : We differentiate ourselves by focusing on the little things. We believe small but thoughtful considerations and gestures can have an outsized impactPunch Above our Weight : We don't fear the competition, rather we see our nimbleness as a competitive advantage. We carry ourselves with confidence and conviction in our abilitiesTruth Seekers : We seek truth above pride and ego. We hold each other accountable with respect and in the open. We don't talk behind each other's backs. One team member's problem is the whole team's problemPayabli is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.