Remote Controller, FinTech & Marketplace Accounting

Alt Platform Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

WeWork access

401(k)

Alt Equity to all full-time employees

HSA/FSA

PTO

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

DoorDash Pass

Job summary

Alt Platform Inc. is hiring a Controller to build Alt's accounting function from the ground up. You’ll bring finance in-house, own audits, and drive the transition to full US GAAP accrual accounting while managing tax and systems work.

This is a remote-first, build-from-scratch role at an early-stage company that will grow a small team as volume scales. You’ll own day-to-day accounting operations, partner with auditors and outside advisors, and shape policies, controls, and processes that didn’t

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership.
• Deep US GAAP knowledge and experience converting to full accrual.
• Proven ownership of an external audit relationship — PBC lists, walkthroughs, and auditor communication.
• Experience in a marketplace, fintech, or lending environment.
• Fluency with QuickBooks, Ramp, Rippling, and SQL/BI; integration between data warehouse and accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close end-to-end and drive toward a 5-day, audit-ready close.
• Lead the conversion to full US GAAP accrual across revenue streams.
• Own the chart of accounts and revenue recognition policy; connect GL to source data warehouse.
• Be the primary contact for external auditors and manage PBC lists and walkthroughs.
• Own tax compliance calendar and work with outside tax advisors.
• Own covenant and borrowing-base reporting with the Head of Finance.
• Manage day-to-day accounting ops and oversee outsourced provider; plan in-house transition.

Skills

US GAAP

Controllership

External audit

Fintech marketplace

SQL/BI

Accounting systems

Outsourced team mgmt

Tools

QuickBooks

Ramp

Rippling

SQL

Snowflake

Job description

Alt Platform Inc. is hiring a Controller to build Alt's accounting function from the ground up. You’ll bring finance in-house, own audits, and drive the transition to full US GAAP accrual accounting while managing tax and systems work.

This is a remote-first, build-from-scratch role at an early-stage company that will grow a small team as volume scales. You’ll own day-to-day accounting operations, partner with auditors and outside advisors, and shape policies, controls, and processes that didn’t