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
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Lee, NJ
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
Banking Regulationsunmatched
Banking Servicesunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Expense Reportsunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Strategyunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Loan Portfoliounmatched
Loansunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulatory Reportsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Revenue Managementunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
SEC Filingsunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
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