Financial Controller

Alpine Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Solutions Group in Chicago seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee accounting and finance functions, ensuring financial integrity and compliance in a regulated capital markets environment.

The role requires leading core processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and building scalable infrastructure to support growth. CPA or equivalent and extensive GAAP knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in leadership roles.
• 5 years in accounting in a bank.
• 2 years as Controller/Head of Finance for a bank.
• Led people or a small team.
• Experience closing books in a short time frame.
• Knowledge of digital assets and financial services, especially crypto, trading, and banking.
• Strong understanding of Regulatory reporting.
• Experience implementing new systems (GL/ERP), data lakes, and automation.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycles with accurate reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations, ledger maintenance, reconciliations, payables, payroll, and financial records.
• Administer payroll activities and coordinate with stakeholders and providers.
• Manage daily cash activity and liquidity in a regulated financial environment.
• Prepare or oversee regulatory reporting, board reporting, and external audit support.
• Improve finance processes and controls, including ERP implementation.
• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Support banking relationships and finance operations in regulated markets.

Skills

Leadership

Bank accounting

Controller experience

Team management

Close books quickly

Crypto accounting

Regulatory reporting

System implementation

Data automation

GAAP knowledge

Cash management

Audit coordination

AI in finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MUST:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including meaningful experience in a controller, accounting manager, or similar leadership role
• 5 years in accounting a bank
• 2 years of recent controller/head of finance/accounting manager for that bank
• Has led people or a small team previously
• Experience closing books in a short time frame
• Knowledge of digital assets (i.e. crypto, etc). Working knowledge of financial services, particularly in exchange trading, crypto and banking
• Strong understanding of Regulatory reporting
• Experience implementing new systems (i.e. GL system implementation), data lakes, automation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related
• Strong knowledge of accounting closes, general ledger management, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting
• Experience overseeing daily cash management and liquidity in a regulated financial services or banking environment
• Experience preparing or overseeing regulatory reporting, board reporting, and external audit support
• Demonstrated experience improving finance processes and controls, including participating in or leading a new general ledger / ERP implementation
• Proficiency in using AI to automate tasks and reporting, with a strong willingness to learn and build new skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and reporting requirements for a growing regulated business. PLUS :
• CPA or equivalen t DAY TO DA Y:A growing financial technology organization operating within regulated capital markets is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee its accounting and finance functions. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting operational growth, and ensuring compliance with industry requirements. The successful candidate will lead core financial processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and help build scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic business environment. This role reports directly to senior finance leadershi p.Key Responsibiliti
• esDirect the month-end and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedul
• e.Oversee accounting operations, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, payables processing, and supporting financial record
• s.Administer payroll activities and coordinate employee-related administrative processes with internal stakeholders and third-party provider
• s.Manage daily cash activity, liquidity monitoring, and short-term funding requirements to maintain operational efficienc
• y.Produce and review financial reports for executive management, governing bodies, and regulatory agencie
• s.Maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial systems and records while contributing to system upgrades and accounting platform implementation
• s.Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, compliance reviews, and financial statement preparation activitie
• s.Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures, governance frameworks, and internal control structure
• s.Collaborate with leadership on financial planning initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysi
• s.Support banking relationships and finance operations within regulated financial market environment
• s.Prepare recurring cash position analyses and liquidity reporting for management revie w.