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.