Senior Controller – Public Fintech, Scale Financials & Audit

lumesp; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Equity

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lume Search Partners client seeks a Controller to own financial integrity for a growing fintech platform. You will deliver GAAP monthly closings, manage audits, and drive ERP improvements while partnering with FP&A and leadership.

Based in St. Petersburg, FL with hybrid flexibility, you will oversee a team and report directly to the CFO. CPA with 8+ years of experience in public or late-stage growth is required.

Qualifications

• CPA with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience incl. Controller or Assistant Controller roles.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition.
• Experience with SEC, PCAOB, FINRA reporting and audits.
• Experience implementing or upgrading ERP/consolidation systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual close packages within 8 business days.
• Lead annual audits and quarterly reviews to obtain clean opinions.
• Implement and optimize ERP/consolidation tools to reduce manual journal entries.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders for rolling 13-week cash forecasts and monthly reports.
• Oversee SEC reporting and ensure timely, accurate filings.
• Hire, coach, and retain a high-performing accounting team (8–12 staff).
• Report to CFO and collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Legal.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP

SOX controls

SEC reporting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Budgeting

Team building

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Consolidation tools

Job description

Lume Search Partners client seeks a Controller to own financial integrity for a growing fintech platform. You will deliver GAAP monthly closings, manage audits, and drive ERP improvements while partnering with FP&A and leadership.

Based in St. Petersburg, FL with hybrid flexibility, you will oversee a team and report directly to the CFO. CPA with 8+ years of experience in public or late-stage growth is required.