Strategic Controller & Financial Performance Leader

ZINC Financial; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ZINC Financial is seeking an experienced Controller to own the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and financial operations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role goes beyond bookkeeping to provide leadership with visibility for sound decision-making and strategic guidance across private lending, real estate, and related investments.

The right candidate will strengthen financial infrastructure, improve processes, maintain robust controls, and partner with executive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in controller or senior accounting leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statements.
• Cash management, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication; translate numbers to insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow reporting, forecasting, and treasury activities.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, financial controls, and operating procedures.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis across multiple business units and entities.
• Support loan-level, fund-level, and operational financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms, tax professionals, auditors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
• Review commissions, compensation calculations, and other financial reporting as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Support financial system implementations and process improvements.
• Provide executive leadership with timely financial analysis and decision support.
• Identify financial issues, reporting gaps, and operational risks before they become larger problems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Forecasting

Cash management

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

Leadership communication

Strategic business insight

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ZINC Financial is seeking an experienced Controller to own the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and financial operations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role goes beyond bookkeeping to provide leadership with visibility for sound decision-making and strategic guidance across private lending, real estate, and related investments.

The right candidate will strengthen financial infrastructure, improve processes, maintain robust controls, and partner with executive