Controller - Financial Services

Overview

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, institutionally backed financial services firm focused on lending and credit solutions to hire a Controller to lead all core accounting operations. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, with significant exposure to board‑level reporting, scaling infrastructure, and supporting a potential future public offering. The role is hybrid and offers $200,000 – $225,000 per year plus a total compensation package that can exceed $250,000, including bonus.

• Lead all aspects of the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close.
• Own GAAP financial reporting, management reporting, and lender/investor reporting.
• Oversee accounting for loan portfolios, interest income, reserves, and credit loss allowances.
• Build and scale SOX‑ready internal controls and policies.
• Partner closely with FP&A on portfolio performance and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support preparation for potential IPO readiness and SEC reporting infrastructure.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.
• Lead and develop a growing accounting team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 8–15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Background in financial services, lending, banking, credit funds, or fintech strongly preferred.
• Experience with loan accounting, allowance methodologies (CECL), and interest income recognition.
• Prior public company experience or IPO readiness exposure strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and internal controls background (SOX preferred).
• Demonstrated experience scaling accounting functions in high‑growth environments.

Build the accounting function at a company entering its next phase of institutional growth, with direct exposure to the CFO, investors, and board‑level reporting. This highly strategic role provides influence on capital markets readiness and offers a competitive compensation package including bonus.

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