Controller

The Controller is a Senior finance leader responsible for the integrity accuracy and scalability of Lima Ones accounting financial reporting SEC reporting support and internal control environment. This role owns the general ledger financial close accounting policy framework and all aspects of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance. The Controller serves as the primary owner of Lima Ones global SOX compliance program and partners closely with MFA Financial to support quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements. This role operates at a public-company standard while enabling growth operational efficiency and strong governance. This position oversees a diverse accounting organization of 10 professionals across on-site remote and offshore locations and plays a critical leadership role in building a high-performing scalable controllership function.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead monthly quarterly and annual close processes with a focus on speed accuracy and predictability.
• Ensure timely accurate U.S. GAAP financial statements supported by strong analytical review and documentation.
• Maintain full ownership of the general ledger account structure reconciliations and journal entry governance.
• Support MFA Financial with SEC reporting deliverables including Forms 10-Q 10-K and related disclosures.

Controls SOX & Audit

• Own and manage Lima Ones global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program.
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies technical accounting memoranda and process documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and lead annual financial statement audits.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment with zero material weaknesses.

Systems Ownership & Process Improvement

• Own and optimize the Campfire general ledger and FloQast close management platform.
• Ensure effective integrations and data integrity across Elphi TMO Pro Campfire Snowflake and Ramp.
• Partner with IT Data and Operations to drive automation and control maturity.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with FP&A Treasury Capital Markets Compliance IT and Operations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and financial insights.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team with clear accountability.
• Foster a culture of ownership continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Success Profile

• A successful Corporate Controller will deliver a fast accurate close maintain a strong SOX posture and scale the accounting function to support growth while driving a continuous improvement accounting operation.

Equivalent Education Level Required: Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting Finance or Economics.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Active CPA license
• Minimum 5 years public accounting experience
• Minimum 10 years total accounting experience
• Public company SEC reporting experience
• Hands-on SOX ownership
• Deep U.S. GAAP knowledge

Experience Preferred:

• Financial services or mortgage lending experience.
• ERP and finance systems optimization experience.
• Campfire FloQast Snowflake Ramp experience.