Lead Financial Controller – FinTech & Crypto

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

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.