Strategic Controller & Finance Operations Leader

Topsteptrader; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Seven Company-paid Holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Topstep is seeking a Controller to act as the senior accounting executive and strategic partner to the CFO. You will lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely and accurate statements under U.S.

GAAP and maintaining strong internal controls. You will drive audit readiness, partner with executive leadership on strategic decisions, risk management, and capital planning while building a scalable accounting organization to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• 5+ years managing accounting teams in a leadership capacity, including 2-3 years in a Controller role.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading external audits and managing relationships with auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Demonstrated success building scalable accounting processes, controls, and teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting organization, including revenue, general ledger, and operational accounting functions.
• Establish performance standards, close calendars, review cadences, and workflow prioritization.
• Serve as primary liaison between finance and accounting and external auditors, managing all audit deliverables.
• Own and manage accounting's relationships with key third-party platforms and service providers.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and decision-making support across the accounting team.
• Evaluate staffing needs and build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth.
• Ensure accountability, consistency, and ownership across accounting deliverables.
• Own preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Topstep is seeking a Controller to act as the senior accounting executive and strategic partner to the CFO. You will lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely and accurate statements under U.S.

GAAP and maintaining strong internal controls. You will drive audit readiness, partner with executive leadership on strategic decisions, risk management, and capital planning while building a scalable accounting organization to