SVP Controller
Madison Davis LLC · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
OverviewA 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.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
ResponsibilitiesLead a 30+ person controllership organization across multiple finance functionsDirect monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processesOversee SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&ALead regulatory reporting, including Call Reports, FR Y-9, and related filingsOwn accounting policies and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting standardsOversee accounting and reporting for complex lending portfolios, including loan sales, securitizations, and fair value measurementsLead internal controls, financial governance, and FDICIA-related processesOversee tax compliance, tax provision, and tax planning activitiesOwn revenue recognition and revenue assurance across complex products and partner arrangementsEvaluate accounting and tax implications of new products, partnerships, and business initiativesBuild and oversee procurement processes, vendor governance, and spend reportingAdvise senior leadership on M&A, capital raises, IPO readiness, and financial systems strategyRequirements15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experienceSignificant experience leading a corporate controllership functionCPA requiredExtensive xzbcwsv U.S. GAAP and complex accounting experienceStrong SEC financial reporting experienceExperience with banking regulatory reporting, including Call Reports and/or FR Y-9Background in banking, fintech, financial services, or another highly regulated environmentProven experience leading and developing large accounting organizationsStrong understanding of internal controls, financial governance, and FDICIA/SOX frameworksExperience with lending, revenue recognition, and complex financial productsExecutive-level communication skills with senior leadership and board stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to scale finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
ResponsibilitiesLead a 30+ person controllership organization across multiple finance functionsDirect monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processesOversee SEC reporting, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&ALead regulatory reporting, including Call Reports, FR Y-9, and related filingsOwn accounting policies and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting standardsOversee accounting and reporting for complex lending portfolios, including loan sales, securitizations, and fair value measurementsLead internal controls, financial governance, and FDICIA-related processesOversee tax compliance, tax provision, and tax planning activitiesOwn revenue recognition and revenue assurance across complex products and partner arrangementsEvaluate accounting and tax implications of new products, partnerships, and business initiativesBuild and oversee procurement processes, vendor governance, and spend reportingAdvise senior leadership on M&A, capital raises, IPO readiness, and financial systems strategyRequirements15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experienceSignificant experience leading a corporate controllership functionCPA requiredExtensive xzbcwsv U.S. GAAP and complex accounting experienceStrong SEC financial reporting experienceExperience with banking regulatory reporting, including Call Reports and/or FR Y-9Background in banking, fintech, financial services, or another highly regulated environmentProven experience leading and developing large accounting organizationsStrong understanding of internal controls, financial governance, and FDICIA/SOX frameworksExperience with lending, revenue recognition, and complex financial productsExecutive-level communication skills with senior leadership and board stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to scale finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting