Director of Accounting

A high-growth specialty finance platform providing working capital solutions to small businesses nationwide. The business originates 800–1,000 transactions per month and manages an active on-balance-sheet portfolio across multiple entities, including affiliated lending vehicles and SPVs.

With operations spanning multiple U.S. states, plus South America-based team members and offshore accounting support, they are now seeking a senior accounting leader to scale the function alongside continued growth.

This is a hands‑on Director of Accounting/Controller role reporting directly to the CFO. You will own financial reporting, consolidation, audit management, internal controls, and play a key role in supporting budgeting and forecasting.

• Strong technical accounting
• Multi-entity consolidation experience
• Specialty lending/SME Lending experience
• Built accounting teams

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple legal entities
• Prepare consolidated US GAAP financial statements
• Manage intercompany eliminations and ownership allocations
• Deliver timely, decision‑ready reporting to executive leadership

• Oversee accounting for originations, fee income, interest income, and servicing revenue
• Ensure accurate accrual accounting and revenue recognition
• Manage broker commissions and direct lending structures
• Oversee allowance methodologies and loan‑level accounting

• Oversee daily funding wires and cash controls
• Supervise reconciliations and maintain real‑time cash reporting
• Strengthen fraud prevention and control procedures

• Partner with the CFO on annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Translate operational metrics into financial projections
• Deliver variance analysis and scenario modeling (growth, funding costs, originations, headcount)

• Lead annual external audit process
• Prepare technical accounting memos and audit schedules
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation
• Support regulatory and lender reporting requirements

• Manage accounting across affiliated lending vehicles and holding entities
• Oversee entity‑level financial statements and consolidation
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on partnership and corporate filings

• Build and mentor a scalable accounting team
• Establish efficient close processes and SOPs
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and system integrity

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8–12+ years progressive accounting experience
• Proven multi-entity consolidation expertise
• Experience in specialty finance, lending, fintech, or financial services preferred

Base: $185,000 – $205,000

Bonus: 15–20%

Total Target Compensation: $215,000 – $245,000