Controller

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings, a fast-growing fintech advisory/solutions provider, is seeking a seasoned Controller/Head of Accounting in New York. The role leads day-to-day accounting, close processes, and regulatory reporting for a multi-entity platform serving financial services clients.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting leadership in fintech or regulated environments, strong GAAP expertise, and a proven track record building scalable controls and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years accounting experience in financial services or fintech.
• Experience leading accounting teams in growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience with SEC/regulatory reporting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting: month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls.
• Oversee GAAP financial statements, regulatory reporting, and compliance across entities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and key metrics; advise leadership.
• Partner with finance and business leaders on accounting, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs.
• Evaluate new accounting standards and strengthen reporting processes and controls.
• Lead process improvements, automation, and scalable accounting systems.
• Support strategic projects, growth initiatives, and risk assessment.
• Hire and mentor accounting staff as the organization grows.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

External audit coordination

Internal controls

Staff management

Financial analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Company Summary
Our client is a fast-growing fintech organization focused on helping financial advisors deliver a broader range of financial solutions to their clients. Through a combination of technology, financial products, and advisor-focused services, the company enables wealth management firms to better serve client needs while driving business growth. Backed by a well-established financial institution and entering an exciting new phase of expansion, the organization offers the stability of an established business alongside the pace and innovation of a high-growth company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Oversee GAAP financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements across the organization and its regulated entities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, compliance partners, and other third-party stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and key financial metrics while providing insights to executive leadership.
• Partner closely with finance and business leaders to align accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards, strengthen reporting processes, and maintain a strong control environment.
• Lead process improvement, automation, and systems initiatives to create a scalable accounting infrastructure.
• Support strategic projects, organizational transitions, and growth initiatives while assessing financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Hire, develop, and mentor accounting staff as the finance organization continues to grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar designation preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, ideally within financial services, fintech, wealth management, broker-dealer, banking, or other regulated industries.
• Prior experience leading accounting teams and managing staff in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Experience with SEC, FINRA, broker-dealer, capital, or regulatory reporting requirements is highly preferred.
• Track record of partnering with auditors, compliance teams, tax advisors, and senior leadership.
• Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable reporting environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Experience within a PE-backed, high-growth, or transformational environment is a plus.