Director, Assistant Controller
Director, Assistant Controller
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Job Description
The Opportunity
At Flywire we process over $20 billion in payments through our products each year. Ensuring accurate timely cash reconciliation and robust regulatory reporting is critical to our growth compliance and strategic decision-making.
We are seeking a Director Assistant Controller with deep expertise in high-volume multi-currency cash operations and proven hands-on experience with reconciliation and automation tools. This is a pivotal leadership role partnering closely with Treasury Cash Management Operations and Product/Engineering to enhance reconciliation processes implement automation solutions and strengthen our control environment.
This is not a pure accounting or controllership role. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of operational accounting strong systems knowledge and the ability to translate operational needs into scalable technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Global Cash Reconciliation
- Oversee daily weekly and monthly global cash reconciliation across 200 bank accounts and multiple products/solutions.
- Drive improvements in accuracy speed and scalability of reconciliation processes leveraging automation and AI where possible.
- Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers to clearly identify client vs. corporate cash.
Automation & Systems Enhancement
- Lead the evaluation selection and implementation of cash reconciliation automation tools and other technology solutions.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to improve data integrity in core platforms ensuring reconciliation needs are embedded into system design.
- Act as the operational translator between reconciliation teams and technical teams ensuring requirements are clearly understood and delivered.
Regulatory Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cash balances and liabilities to regulators (FCA MTL MAS BOL etc).
- Oversee segregation reconciliation and reporting of client and corporate funds.
- Support quarterly call reports regulatory examinations and global/local audits.
Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing reconciliation and reporting team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
- Coach the team to adopt automation and process optimisation best practices.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; ACCA CPA or equivalent preferred.
- 7 years in high-volume cash operations reconciliation or treasury environments ideally in fintech payments or financial services.
- Proven hands-on experience with reconciliation automation tools (e.g. BlackLine WorkDay Oracle/NetSuite or other tools).
- Demonstrated success partnering with Product/Engineering teams to identify operational improvements.
- Deep understanding of global cash reconciliation payment flows and multi-currency operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge operational and technical stakeholders.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation including Restricted Stock Units
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program
- Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
- Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
- Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health Wellness) with Global FlyMates
- Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
- Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and
- Digital Disconnect Days!
- Great Talent & Development Programs
Submit today and get started!
We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager Peers on the team the VP of the department and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your go-to person for any questions.
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 30 nationalities across 12 different offices and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset and were excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire. #LI-Remote
Flywire is an equal opportunity employer.
#LI-Hybrid
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
