Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Job Title:

Controller (Senior Finance Leader)

Job Type: Full-time

As the Controller, you will lead the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of Lima One’s accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting support, and internal control environment. You will own the general ledger, financial close, accounting policy framework, and all aspects of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance. You will partner closely with MFA Financial to support quarterly and annual SEC reporting and operate at a public‑company standard while enabling growth, operational efficiency, and strong governance.

You will oversee a diverse accounting organization of 10+ professionals across on‑site, remote, and offshore locations.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on speed, accuracy, and predictability.
• Ensure timely, accurate U.S. GAAP financial statements supported by strong analytical review and documentation.
• Maintain full ownership of the general ledger, account structure, reconciliations, and journal‑entry governance.
• Support MFA Financial with SEC reporting deliverables, including Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and related disclosures.
• Own and manage Lima One’s global Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program.
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, technical accounting memoranda, and process documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and lead annual financial statement audits.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment with zero material weaknesses.
• Own and optimize the Campfire general ledger and Flo Qast close‑management platform.
• Ensure effective integrations and data integrity across Elphi, TMO Pro, Campfire, Snowflake, and Ramp.
• Partner with IT, Data, and Operations to drive automation and control maturity.
• Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, Capital Markets, Compliance, IT, and Operations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and financial insights.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing accounting team with clear accountability.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Deliver a fast, accurate close, maintain a strong SOX posture, and scale the accounting function to support growth while driving continuous improvement.

• A successful Corporate Controller will deliver a fast, accurate close, maintain a strong SOX posture, and scale the accounting function to support growth, while driving continuous improvement accounting operation.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years public accounting experience.
• Minimum 10 years total accounting experience.
• Public company SEC reporting experience.
• Hands‑on SOX ownership.
• Deep U.S. GAAP knowledge.

• Financial services or mortgage lending experience.
• ERP and finance systems optimization experience.
• Campfire, Flo Qast, Snowflake, Ramp experience.