Controller
William Vaughn · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
A growing real estate-tech company is seeking a Controller who will work directly with the CFO to build and scale the accounting function.
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This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the details while improving how accounting operates. You will establish policies, strengthen controls and implement modern systems, using AI and automation to create a more efficient accounting function. As the business grows, you will have the opportunity to hire a team and expand into broader finance leadership.
Controller Responsibilities: Own accounting operations, including AP/AR, the general ledger, accruals, reconciliations and monthly close.Manage accounting for loan transactions, funding facilities and investor settlements.Establish accounting policies for complex transactions and maintain GAAP compliance.Build and document internal controls, coordinate audits and improve reporting readiness.Lead an accounting system implementation and automate manual processes across financial and operational systems.Prepare accurate financial reporting for the CFO, board and financing partners.Build and develop the accounting team as the company scales.
Controller Qualifications:Approximately 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful ownership of accounting operations.At least 3 years of accounting experience within residential real estate lending.Strong technical knowledge across relevant areas such as loan origination, securitization, servicing rights and hedge accounting.Experience owning monthly close and leading an audit or accounting system implementation.Confidence making accounting judgments and establishing policies where processes are still developing.Comfort working closely with technology teams and an interest in AI and automation.Willingness to personally handle daily accounting while building the function.
Controller Preferred qualifications:Active CPA.Big Four accounting background.Experience within a growing technology or financial services company. xzbcwsv Demonstrated success using automation to reduce manual accounting work.
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the details while improving how accounting operates. You will establish policies, strengthen controls and implement modern systems, using AI and automation to create a more efficient accounting function. As the business grows, you will have the opportunity to hire a team and expand into broader finance leadership.
Controller Responsibilities: Own accounting operations, including AP/AR, the general ledger, accruals, reconciliations and monthly close.Manage accounting for loan transactions, funding facilities and investor settlements.Establish accounting policies for complex transactions and maintain GAAP compliance.Build and document internal controls, coordinate audits and improve reporting readiness.Lead an accounting system implementation and automate manual processes across financial and operational systems.Prepare accurate financial reporting for the CFO, board and financing partners.Build and develop the accounting team as the company scales.
Controller Qualifications:Approximately 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful ownership of accounting operations.At least 3 years of accounting experience within residential real estate lending.Strong technical knowledge across relevant areas such as loan origination, securitization, servicing rights and hedge accounting.Experience owning monthly close and leading an audit or accounting system implementation.Confidence making accounting judgments and establishing policies where processes are still developing.Comfort working closely with technology teams and an interest in AI and automation.Willingness to personally handle daily accounting while building the function.
Controller Preferred qualifications:Active CPA.Big Four accounting background.Experience within a growing technology or financial services company. xzbcwsv Demonstrated success using automation to reduce manual accounting work.
Details
| Company | William Vaughn |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |