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Controller

Job Description

About Us

We are a fast-growing commercial finance brokerage that helps businesses secure the funding they need to grow. Working with a nationwide network of lenders and referral partners, we facilitate financing solutions across multiple lending products while managing a high volume of commission-based transactions.

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Controller to oversee our accounting operations, improve financial processes, and help support the continued growth of our organization.

Position Summary

The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely payments, and strong internal controls. This individual will play a critical role in managing complex commission structures, lender participation accounting, cash management, and maintaining the financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Manage commission calculations and payouts for:
    • Internal sales representatives
    • External referral partners and Independent Agents
    • Collect ACH fees on successfully funded transactions
  • Reconcile all company bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
  • Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate daily cash reporting
  • Reconcile deposits received from lending partners and funding platforms
  • Manage lender participation accounting, including tracking purchased participations, distributions, repayments, and reconciliations
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition across multiple funding products
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Maintain the general ledger and oversee month-end and year-end close
  • Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Coordinate with outside CPA firms for tax preparation and annual financial reporting
  • Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred but not required)
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services, lending, banking, or a commission-based business
  • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
  • Experience managing high-volume commission accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with QuickBooks and/or other accounting software
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of integrity and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

  • Commercial lending or business finance
  • Merchant cash advance (MCA)
  • Equipment financing
  • SBA lending
  • Factoring or asset-based lending
  • Revenue-based financing
  • Financial services or brokerage accounting

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Health benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement plan
  • Opportunity to help build and improve the financial infrastructure of a rapidly growing company
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment

If you’re someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and taking ownership of an organization’s financial operations, we’d love to hear from you.