Controller

A leading, rapidly growing financial services and technology organization is seeking a Controller to join its Finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this executive will serve as a key leader across the company's financial infrastructure, overseeing controllership, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, accounting policy, tax, revenue management, and financial governance. This is a highly visible leadership role for a seasoned accounting executive with experience operating in a complex, regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, commercially minded, and comfortable scaling financial operations, strengthening controls, supporting new products and partnerships, and advising senior leadership on strategic initiatives. Responsibilities Lead the controllership organization and oversee a team of 30+ professionals across multiple finance functions Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes Oversee SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A Lead regulatory reporting, including Call Reports and other banking regulatory filings Own accounting policies and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting standards Oversee accounting and reporting for complex lending portfolios, including loan sales, securitizations, and fair value measurements Lead financial governance, internal controls, and FDICIA-related control processes Oversee tax compliance, tax provision, and tax planning activities Own revenue recognition and revenue assurance across complex products and partner arrangements Evaluate accounting and tax implications of new products, partnerships, and business initiatives Lead procurement and vendor‑governance initiatives while improving spend visibility and reporting Advise senior leadership on strategic initiatives, M&A, capital raises, and potential IPO readiness #J-18808-Ljbffr Madison-Davis, LLC