Financial Controller -NY

We are a founder-owned luxury transportation company, operating an asset-light model across multiple entities and states. We’re ready to add a Controller who brings deep technical accounting expertise, proven process optimization, and the drive to build infrastructure that supports the next stage of the company’s growth.

You will report directly to the CFO and work closely with an established accounting team that knows the business well. We are looking for a technical accounting partner who can own the close, lead the audit relationship, and bring structured process where it’s needed. You’ll earn autonomy quickly here: the expectation is a structured ramp-up, then the freedom to run.

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; work with the existing accounting team to drive continuous improvement in close timelines and accuracy
• Prepare and present financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, with particular attention to revenue recognition across service types, multi-entity consolidation, and contractor/vendor accounting
• Build and maintain the company’s accounting policy documentation, working with the team to codify the institutional knowledge and practices
• Produce management reporting that gives the CFO and ownership clear, actionable insight — not just numbers, but narrative

• Maintain and improve the general ledger in Workday Financials; own the chart of accounts, intercompany entries, and elimination processes across multiple entities
• Assess the current state of internal controls and develop a practical, right-sized control framework — one that protects the company without creating bureaucracy that slows a fast-moving business
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce manual work
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors; manage the audit timeline, prepare schedules, and resolve questions efficiently
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors on federal and multi-state filings, ensuring the accounting team provides clean, timely data; flag tax-relevant transactions proactively
• Prepare support for the founder’s related entities, working with external advisors as needed
• Lead a team of 1–3 accounting professionals; set clear expectations, develop skills, and build on the team’s existing strengths to handle growth without simply adding headcount
• Foster a culture of accuracy, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Technology & Process Modernization
• Serve as the functional owner of Workday Financials from an accounting perspective; partner with IT and operations to optimize configuration, reporting, and integrations
• Evaluate and recommend tools that complement Workday — whether for expense management, AP automation, close management, or analytics — with a bias toward reducing repetitive work so the team can focus on judgment and analysis

• CPA license (active)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion in external audit and subsequent experience in a corporate/industry Controller or senior accounting role
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606), multi-entity consolidations, and intercompany accounting
• Hands-on experience managing a monthly close process end to end and serving as the primary audit liaison
• A management style that is direct, organized, and development-oriented. You should be comfortable holding people accountable while investing in their growth.

• Experience in a services, transportation, or other asset-light business model. The revenue recognition and cost structure patterns in these industries translate well
• Working knowledge of Workday Financials, including module configuration, report building,…