Director, Accounting

Exciting Opportunities at Maverick Payments!

Join our fast-paced, growing company and further your career with Maverick Payments, where you can thrive, your ideas are valued, and your colleagues feel more like family than coworkers!

About Us:
Maverick Payments is a family-owned and privately held full-service payment provider. Located in Calabasas, California, Maverick has created innovative technology designed for sales organizations, such as ISO’s and ISV’s, looking to monetize payments by reselling our white-labeled payments stack. Our payment products include merchant acquiring services, a proprietary gateway, ACH processing, fraud & chargeback tools, analytics, and other value-add services. Maverick’s team includes underwriting, risk management, compliance & legal, technology & product development, on-boarding, customer support, information technology, and more.

About the Position:

Reporting to the VP, Finance, the Director of Accounting is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role owns the monthly and annual close processes, oversees accounts payable and general ledger activities, manages financial statement preparation, and serves as the primary accounting lead for the annual audit. The Director of Accounting will build scalable processes, strengthen internal controls, and develop a high-performing accounting team. 

This position will report on site in office in the Woodlands, TX or Calabasas corporate offices. 

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. 
• Own the monthly and year-end close process and ensure accurate and timely reporting. 
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules. 
• Oversee accounts payable processes and payment controls. 
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements. 
• Coordinate and manage the annual financial statement audit and act as primary liaison with external auditors. 
• Prepare audit schedules and support requests from auditors and regulators. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls. 
• Drive process improvement, automation, and efficiency initiatives. 
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and executive leadership on accounting matters. 
• Mentor, develop, and manage accounting staff. 
• Assist with bank reporting and special projects as needed. 
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.  
• Assist in evaluating new financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvement opportunities.  
• Participate in cross-functional committees and business improvement initiatives.  
• Assist with department training and knowledge-sharing efforts related to financial reporting and business performance metrics.  
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience. 
• 3+ years managing accounting teams and close processes. 
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting. 
• Experience managing annual audits and external auditors. 
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills. 

Preferred:

• CPA preferred but not required. 
• Experience in fintech, payments, banking, money transmission, or other regulated industries. 
• Experience scaling accounting processes in a growth-oriented company. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
• Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
• 401K plan with up to a 4% matching contribution.
• Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
• Employee Recognition Programs & Company Sponsored Events
• Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

Pay Range: $175k- $200K
This position will report on site in office in the Woodlands, TX or Calabasas corporate offices. 


 

Maverick Payments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Transparency Notice: At Maverick Payments, we believe in openness, honesty, and empowering our candidates to make informed career choices. As part of our commitment to transparency, we disclose the salary range for our positions. These ranges reflect our dedication to fair compensation practices and recognize the value that each team member brings to our organization. The final salary offer will be based on factors such as your experience, skills, and qualifications.

Non-Solicitation from Third Parties: Do not contact Maverick Payments about this position unless you are a job seeker and potential applicant for this position. Do not contact Maverick Payments about other services, products or commercial interests.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Maverick Payments is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this or other job postings. Resumes submitted to any Maverick Payments employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Maverick Payments. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

Fair Chance Ordinance: Maverick will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a consistent manner with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.