SVP Controller (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Overview

A rapidly growing financial services and technology organization is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President, Controller to join its Finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this executive will serve as a key leader across the organization’s financial infrastructure, overseeing controllership, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, accounting policy, tax, revenue management, and financial governance.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a seasoned accounting executive with experience operating in a complex, regulated banking or financial services environment. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, commercially minded, and capable of scaling financial operations while strengthening controls, supporting new products and partnerships, and advising senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 30+ person controllership organization 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, FR Y-9, and related 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 internal controls, financial governance, and FDICIA-related 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
• Build and oversee procurement processes, vendor governance, and spend reporting
• Advise senior leadership on M&A, capital raises, IPO readiness, and financial systems strategy

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience
• Significant experience leading a corporate controllership function
• CPA required
• Extensive U.S. GAAP and complex accounting experience
• Strong SEC financial reporting experience
• Experience with banking regulatory reporting, including Call Reports and/or FR Y-9
• Background in banking, fintech, financial services, or another highly regulated environment
• Proven experience leading and developing large accounting organizations
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial governance, and FDICIA/SOX frameworks
• Experience with lending, revenue recognition, and complex financial products
• Executive-level communication skills with senior leadership and board stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to scale finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting