Controller - Financial Services

Jobot

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$200,000–$225,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Automation, Banking Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Legal, Loan Accounting, Loan Portfolio, Loans, Management Reporting, Portfolio Accounting, Process Improvement, Regulations, Relationship Management, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Technical Accounting

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

Today

$250k + total comp, HYBRID, Growing Company!

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Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, institutionally backed financial services firm focused on lending and credit solutions to hire a Controller to lead all core accounting operations. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, with significant exposure to board-level reporting, scaling infrastructure, and supporting a potential future public offering.

This is an opportunity to join a company in a true build-and-scale phase—moving from high-growth private company to a more structured, audit-ready, and IPO-capable organization.

Why join us?

Build the accounting function at a company entering its next phase of institutional growth
Direct exposure to CFO, investors, and board-level reporting
Highly strategic role with influence on capital markets readiness
Competitive compensation package including bonus

Job Details

The Controller will own the full accounting function, including financial reporting, close process, technical accounting, and internal controls. You will be a key partner in building a best-in-class finance organization that can support rapid loan book expansion and increased regulatory and investor scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Own GAAP financial reporting, management reporting, and lender/investor reporting
Oversee accounting for loan portfolios, interest income, reserves, and credit loss allowances
Build and scale SOX-ready internal controls and policies
Partner closely with FP&A on portfolio performance and forecasting
Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors
Support preparation for potential IPO readiness and SEC reporting infrastructure
Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
Lead and develop a growing accounting team

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
8–15+ years of progressive accounting experience
Background in financial services, lending, banking, credit funds, or fintech strongly preferred
Experience with loan accounting, allowance methodologies (CECL), and interest income recognition
Prior public company experience or IPO readiness exposure strongly preferred
Strong technical accounting and internal controls background (SOX preferred)
Demonstrated experience scaling accounting functions in high-growth environments

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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