Senior Product Controller

Our client is a financial technology company based in NYC. Rooted in advanced technology and financial expertise, our client powers groundbreaking financial solutions that drive growth for global and regional banks - and institutional investors alike. They are backed by world class venture capital firms, including 9

Yards Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Canapi Ventures, Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, and S Capital, as well as leading global banks such as J.P. Morgan, Citi, and State Street.

Our client is seeking a Senior Product Controller to own, lead, and shape the accounting function for its capital markets (CM) business. This role is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the company's trading and capital markets activity - including trade accounting, regulatory capital, and counter party/collateral positions - and for setting the strategic direction of the systems and controls that support it.

In this high-impact, high-visibility role, the Product Controller will drive engagement with senior leadership and provide guidance on significant and technical accounting matters specific to capital markets products.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional with real capital markets or broker-dealer accounting depth - a high-level, independent thinker who values impact over effort. We're looking for a self-motivated owner with high standards for excellence who is willing

to roll up their sleeves to get things done.

• Own and scale the accounting function supporting the company's capital markets business, including trade accounting, P&L substantiation, and reconciliation with front-office/trading teams
• Oversee regulatory capital calculations and required filings (e.g., net capital, FOCUS, or comparable regulatory reporting), coordinating with Compliance and Legal as needed
• Provide technical accounting leadership on complex capital markets matters - including revenue recognition, derivatives/financial instruments accounting, and consolidation
• Own accounting for collateral, margin, and counter party cash management related to trading activity
• Oversee and drive execution of regular and ad hoc financial reporting and statements to the Executive Team, Board of Directors, other internal stakeholders, investors, and auditors
• Ensure accuracy of historical financial records in accordance with GAAP and support implementation of new accounting standards affecting capital markets products
• Set the strategic direction for financial systems and procedures - including trading/portfolio systems - to ensure proper automation, auditability, and controls
• Oversee tax and treasury; support outside accountants and counsel on required tax filings and optimize treasury operations
• Own and manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and relevant regulators
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal control guidelines, policy, and procedure
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and foreign regulatory requirements, and professional standards

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in accounting/finance, with meaningful experience at a broker-dealer, bank, or capital markets-focused financial institution required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including financial instruments and derivatives accounting
• Experience with regulatory capital and reporting requirements (e.g., net capital rules, FOCUS filings)
• CPA and FINRA Series 27 preferred
• Results-oriented leader with ability to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic, analytical thinker with an ownership mentality and excellent communication skills
• Experience with Net Suite or similar ERP; experience with Enfusion or other trading/portfolio systems preferred
• Demonstrated experience independently identifying and driving process improvements