Controller Fintech / Lending Platform
NY Metro Area - Hybrid 2 days/week
$150000$180000
Build the Financial Engine of a Growing Fintech
Were a fast-scaling fintech platform in the lending space processing significant transaction volume and preparing for our next phase of institutional growth.
Right now we operate with an outsourced bookkeeper and a fractional CFO. Now were ready for our first true in-house accounting leader someone who can take ownership build structure and elevate our finance function from solid to scalable.
If you understand lending economics loan management systems and high-volume reconciliations and youre energized by building something the right way this role is for you.
What Youll Own
Transition accounting fully in-house from outsourced support
Lead monthly close and produce clean GAAP-aligned financials
Reconcile transaction data across loan management software banking feeds and accounting systems
Build repeatable processes for unit-cost reconciliation and portfolio-level reporting
Support lender reporting warehouse lines and investor-facing documentation
Strengthen internal controls and prepare the company for audit readiness
Partner closely with our fractional CFO on long-term financial infrastructure
This is hands-on. You wont just review numbers youll understand how the business works underneath them.
What You Bring
progressive accounting experience
Background in banking lending fintech mortgage insurance or similar transaction-heavy industries
Comfort working inside loan management or similar operational systems
Strong reconciliation skills especially at scale
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experience building processes not just maintaining them
CPA preferred but not required.
Why This Role Is Different
Youre not stepping into a bureaucratic machine youre helping shape one.
Youll have meaningful ownership and visibility.
Youll work directly with leadership and influence strategic growth.
Hybrid schedule with flexibility but still real collaboration.
Clear runway to grow into a broader finance leadership role as we scale.
This is a career-defining role for someone who wants responsibility impact and a front-row seat to growth.
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