Financial Controller - Lending Industry

Location:

Pleasant Grove, UT (on-site)

Schedule:

Full-time
Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 base (dependent on experience) + bonus

Our Client is a fast-growing organization operating at the intersection of financial services and technology within the construction space. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the accounting function in a lean, high-growth environment. The Controller will serve as the primary steward of financial accuracy, process integrity, and reporting reliability across multiple entities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, working independently, and partnering closely with leadership as the business scales.

• Accounting Operations
  • Own all aspects of full‑cycle accounting, including general ledger management, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and close activities
  • Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
  • Prepare financial statements and perform detailed variance analysis
• Cash, Banking & Treasury
  • Oversee operating accounts, trust/escrow accounts, reserves, and lending‑related cash activity
  • Reconcile complex cash flows including draws, payoffs, and capital movements
• Revenue & Transaction Accounting
  • Ensure accurate accounting for multiple revenue streams, including subscription‑based revenue, interest income, and transaction‑based fees
  • Maintain consistency between operational systems and the general ledger
• Systems & Controls
  • Maintain accounting integrity across Quick Books and related financial or operational platforms
  • Develop and document accounting processes that support audits, tax filings, and external stakeholders
• Cross‑Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate with operations, asset management, product, data, and leadership teams to ensure financial alignment as workflows evolve
  • Serve as the internal authority on accounting accuracy and financial data

• Deliver clean, repeatable month‑end closes with strong reconciliations
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or inefficiencies in existing processes
• Establish scalable accounting practices that support growth
• Become a trusted financial partner to leadership and external stakeholders

• Proven experience with full‑cycle accounting and GAAP
• Hands‑on ownership of month‑end close and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for outcomes
• Ability to work autonomously in a high‑responsibility role
• Experience using Quick Books or a comparable accounting system
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• Exposure to lending, loan accounting, fintech, SaaS, or construction‑related financial models
• Opportunity to build and influence foundational finance processes

• Competitive base salary with performance‑based bonus
• Health benefits premiums covered by the company
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Collaborative, execution‑focused culture within a high‑growth environment