Payabli is a Payment Infrastructure and Monetization Platform with a core thesis “If You’re a Software Company You’re a Payments Company”. Payabli helps Software companies make payments a core part of their business model to drive revenue, enhance customer lifetime value, and boost enterprise value. Payabli is founded by industry veterans with over 18 years of Payments Tech and SaaS experience. We provide developer friendly Pay-In and Pay-Out solutions, lucrative and transparent economics aimed for maximal upside with minimal risk, and a turnkey payments strategy that shaves years off of the learning curve while providing a world-class customer experience to the merchant and end customer. Join the hundreds of partners that are monetizing payments with Payabli today. Schedule a Demo with One of Our Payment Experts Here: https://go.payabli.com/schedule-a-demo

About Payabli:

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.

About the Role:

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:

Core Accounting & Reporting

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

Operational Finance

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

Compliance & Audit

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

Scaling & Systems

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:

Required:

Active or previous CPA license

7+ 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 flow

Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements

Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) and workforce management software like Rippling

Experience with managing / processing payroll, benefits, sales commissions, bonuses, vendor payments, corporate cards, and expense management

Experience navigating state and federal taxes and registrations

Excellent Excel / financial modeling skills

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Preferred:

Experience in the payments, fintech, or financial services industry

Familiarity with transaction volume accounting, interchange revenue, partner payouts, or merchant billing structures

Previous involvement in fundraising, M&A, or audit readiness

What we can offer you:

Competitive base and strong upside potential

Stock options with the potential to unlock more equity as we grow

Flexible PTO and paid parental leave

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401K, HSA, pre-tax savings programs

Option to be fully remote or hybrid

Monthly education fund to spend on anything that enhances your skills or gets you one step closer to your passion goals

We 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 everyday

Customer Love: We go above and beyond to woo Customers so that they write us love letters

Small 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 thinking

Run 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 hard

Bias for Action: We operate with urgency; we don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today

Little Things Count: We differentiate ourselves by focusing on the little things. We believe small but thoughtful considerations and gestures can have an outsized impact

Punch 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 abilities

Truth 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 problem

Payabli 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.

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