We're growing fast and expanding product and revenue lines. We're looking for a hands-on yet strategic Controller to lead our accounting function, support financial infrastructure at scale, and serve as a key partner to the SVP as we move toward investor-grade financial operations. What You'll Do Own and Scale Core Accounting
- Lead all accounting operations: GL, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, consolidations, and equity accounting.
- Drive timely and accurate monthly closes and prepare internal and external financial statements under US GAAP.
- Oversee complex fintech accounting streams, including interchange, deposit interest, SaaS fees, and lending.
- Design and maintain internal controls for external audits and eventual SOX compliance.
Build Scalable Infrastructure
- Own and improve our accounting systems; manage third-party integrations
- Partner with Product and Engineering to automate financial workflows - including revenue data pipelines, ledger mapping, and reconciliations.
- Ensure audit-traceable processes for high-volume, tech-driven financial data.
Finance Business Partnering
- Work closely with FP&A to align financial reporting with operating metrics and forecasts.
- Support board and investor reporting - including gross margin tracking, cost structure analysis, and scenario planning.
- Lead technical accounting memos for complex arrangements, such as embedded finance, multi-entity structures, or vendor contracts.
Compliance and Audit
- Lead external audits and coordinate with tax, legal, and compliance teams on filings and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare for future SOX and public company standards (as applicable).
- Stay current on evolving fintech regulation and accounting treatments (e.g., ASC 606, Fair value etc.).
What You'll Bring
- 10-15 years of accounting/finance experience, including:
- Public accounting background (Big 4 strongly preferred)
- Leadership in a high-growth fintech or payments company, ideally Series B-D stage
- Strong familiarity with product-linked revenue (interchange, lending, deposits, fees)
- CPA required; deep knowledge of US GAAP and fintech-relevant standards
- Proven success building accounting teams, processes, and systems in a scale-up environment
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders
- Systems-oriented: experience with NetSuite, Looker, Ramp, Stripe, Mercury, or similar tools
- Comfort navigating uncertainty in fast-moving product-led environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with multi-entity consolidation and international expansion
- Exposure to SOX, IPO readiness, or public company audit cycles
Compensation: