Controller

Role:

Leading Financial Services & Technology firm is seeking a hands-on Controller who combines strong accounting judgment with a practical approach to building processes. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen financial operations, deliver trusted reporting, and partner with leadership as the business evolves.

The Controller will oversee core accounting activities and help build a finance function that supports confident decisions. You’ll bring rigor to the numbers, clarity to complex issues, and an eye for making everyday work more efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering accurate and timely financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and other core accounting processes.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls aligned with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate external audits and support tax preparation and applicable reporting requirements.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders on financial results, cash flow, and working capital.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting, and workflows through thoughtful automation.
• Develop clear documentation and help strengthen the team’s capabilities as the business grows.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• Progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for close, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or comparable accounting leader.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to resolve accounting questions with sound judgment.
• A hands-on working style and comfort balancing daily execution with longer-term improvements.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across teams.
• Financial services, fintech, or another regulated industry background is a plus.