Director, Accounting

Job overview

The Director, Accounting role is listed in Chicago, IL. The annual base salary range is $158,000–$213,000, with eligibility for annual incentive and equity programs. Mission Lane is a purpose-driven fintech company offering credit cards intended to help consumers make financial progress. Reporting to the Controller, the director owns day-to-day accounting and treasury operations, leads the close and audit processes, and develops the accounting team. The role strengthens controls, reporting, and AI-enabled workflows to support operational rigor and IPO readiness demands.

What you'll do

• Lead month-end close, reconciliations, and flux analysis
• own multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations
• direct the annual financial statement audit and manage the PBC list
• partner with tax advisors and Treasury
• introduce AI agents into accounting workflows
• develop the accounting team
• refine close processes, internal controls, and audit readiness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of accounting

accounting leadership

month-end close

financial consolidation

treasury accounting

gaap

audit readiness

chicago il

mission lane

$158k–$213k

annual incentive

equity

401(k) match

remote-first environment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• monthly wellness stipend
• health, dental, and vision insurance options
• disability coverage
• paid parental leave
• flexible spending account
• life insurance.

Why this role

The role combines hands-on accounting leadership with treasury operations and AI-enabled process improvement.

About the employer

Mission Lane is hiring for this role. Industry: Credit Card Issuing. Sector: 52.