Controller - SVP POST NUMBER: 304443

Company: Financial Services – Banking – FinTech

Role: Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller

Salary: $275,000 - $325,000/annually

Location: Bergen County, New Jersey (Onsite 4 days per week)

About the Role: Our client, a technology focused financial services firm, is seeking an experienced corporate accounting leader to oversee financial reporting, controllership, compliance, and accounting operations. This role will be a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, supporting business growth, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep technical accounting expertise, strong business acumen, and experience managing complex accounting environments. Must have experience in Financial Services or FinTech. CPA highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting and controllership functions, including financial reporting, close processes, and operational accounting
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reporting
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks
• Oversee regulatory, compliance, audit, and external reporting requirements
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate accounting implications of new products, initiatives, and strategic investments
• Manage treasury, cash management, vendor oversight, and key financial operations
• Support tax planning, compliance, and coordination with external advisors
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems enhancements
• Lead accounting support for acquisitions, integrations, and other corporate transactions
• Develop scalable reporting and control processes to support organizational growth
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing accounting teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial, operational, and strategic matters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA highly preferred
• 15 years of progressive accounting, finance, or controllership experience with significant leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate governance
• Experience leading audits, compliance activities, and complex accounting operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple functions within a growing organization
• Experience with ERP systems, financial technology, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience in financial services, technology-enabled businesses, or other highly regulated environments
• Exposure to M&A, business integrations, public company reporting, or capital markets activities
• Experience scaling accounting functions and supporting organizational growth initiatives

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