How much experience is required?

At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Director of Accounting/Controller role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Workday.

What seniority level is this role?

MX targets director candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Director of Accounting/Controller role at MX.

Director of Accounting/Controller at MX

Joblaze summary

The Director of Accounting at MX is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and managing the month-end close process. This role requires expertise in ASC 606 and subscription-based revenue models, along with experience in optimizing financial systems like Workday. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in accounting, particularly within fintech or SaaS environments, and a strong background in managing complex financial operations. The position plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the company's growth trajectory.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on MX's careers page September 25, 2026.
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Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Director of Accounting/Controller role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Workday.
What seniority level is this role?: MX targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Director of Accounting/Controller role at MX.

From the original posting

MX is a fintech company on a mission to empower the world to be financially strong. We build technology that helps banks, credit unions, and fintechs deliver smarter, more intuitive financial experiences to millions of people.

The Accounting and Finance team at MX serves as the engine of financial stewardship, operating rigor, and compliance across our growing business. This team is responsible for managing core general ledger functions, subscription revenue accounting, tax compliance, and global financial reporting while building scalable processes that support long-term enterprise growth.

This role exists to lead our core accounting functions, drive financial accuracy, and maintain a seamless month-end close. Reporting directly to the SVP of Finance, the Director of Accounting (Controller) will balance deep technical accounting expertise—specifically around ASC 606 and subscription SaaS models—with operational execution, robust internal controls, and people leadership.

By modernizing financial systems in Workday and ensuring ledger integrity, this role directly enables data-driven decision-making across the executive team. Success in this position will streamline the financial close cycle, strengthen audit readiness, and optimize operational efficiency metrics across the entire organization.

Responsibilities

Own and execute accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, general ledger reconciliations, consolidations, and financial statement delivery.
Manage subscription and SaaS revenue models to ensure complete adherence to ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, deferred revenue management, and audit compliance.
Build and maintain robust internal control frameworks, tax compliance workflows, and financial policies to protect corporate assets and maintain audit readiness.
Lead and mentor the day-to-day accounting team across general accounting, tax, treasury, and fixed asset management functions to cultivate operational discipline.
Optimize accounting workflows and system configurations within Workday ERP to enhance data quality, financial process automation, and operational scalability.
Partner with cross-functional leadership to provide clear, narrative-driven financial reporting and insight that informs P&L management, Days to Close efficiency, and capital resource decisions.

Basic Qualifications (Must-Have)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role (e.g., Accounting Director, Controller, or Assistant Controller).
Demonstrated expertise applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles within a SaaS, recurring revenue, or subscription-based business model.
7+ years leading end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles for complex corporate entities.
7+ years managing or administering enterprise accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Workday ERP).

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent professional certification.
3+ years of direct experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or regional tier) combined with corporate fintech or high-growth SaaS experience.
Demonstrated experience driving enterprise software implementation, Workday optimization, or financial process automation.
Hands-on experience establishing or managing global tax compliance, treasury, and internal control frameworks.
Proven track record managing, coaching, and scaling mid-to-large corporate accounting teams.

MX is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from veterans and military spouses. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to hr@mx.com.

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Director of Accounting/Controller

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