ClarityPay
Financial Controller
Atlanta · Director
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 121 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingQuickBooksFP&ATaxAuditingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuite
About the role
- Based in NYC and Atlanta, our fast-growing fintech empowers large merchants with configurable "Pay-Over-Time" tools- including monthly installments, BNPL, and revolving products.
- This clarity of purpose fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences at speed and scale.
- This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and works closely with the Director of FP&A.
Responsibilities
- Own the preparation of accurate, timely GAAP financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
- Maintain and enforce accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP
- Manage and execute the full monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis
- Drive continuous improvement of close timelines and accuracy
- Maintain a close calendar and ensure all deadlines are consistently met
- Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance, including preparation and filing coordination with external tax advisors
- Support tax planning and structuring as the business scales
- Design and maintain a strong internal controls environment
- Support any regulatory or licensing requirements related to the lending business
- Own the accounting tech stack (GL, expense management) and drive adoption of scalable tools
Requirements
- 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting
- Proven experience managing a full monthly close and leading an external audit
- Experience with tax compliance coordination (federal, state, local)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, including revenue recognition, debt accounting, and lease accounting
- Hands-on with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar); comfortable working in a lean, build-it-yourself environment
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
- Strong communicator - able to present financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders and the board
- Competitive compensation and equity package
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Collaborative office culture with a strong product mindset
- Opportunities to grow, lead, and shape the future of consumer finance
- 401k program
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in fintech, specialty finance, lending, or financial services - familiarity with loan accounting (ASC 310, CECL/ASC 326) is strongly preferred
Compensation
- $150,000 - $180,000, commensurate with experience
- Lead annual audit preparation, including PBC schedules, workpaper documentation, and auditor communications
- Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000, commensurate with experience
Company info
- ClarityPay's point-of-sale financing empowers merchants to control commerce flows, convert more customers, and drive growth. Our tailored credit solutions offer flexible, segmented programs across the credit spectrum, equipping merchants with the tools to optimize customer value while delivering a seamless, transparent user experience. We go further to adapt to merchant needs-so they can do more for their customers.
- Having recently closed our Series A, we are scaling our operations and building the financial infrastructure to support our next phase of growth. This is an opportunity to join at a foundational moment and own the accounting function end-to-end.
- Position Overview
- We are looking for a hands-on Controller to own all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. You will be the company's primary accounting authority - responsible for producing accurate GAAP financials, managing the monthly close, leading the annual audit, and ensuring we are well-positioned from a tax and regulatory standpoint. This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and works closely with the Director of FP&A.
- we put merchants first, stay data-driven, always know the why, learn relentlessly, and win together as a team.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment for loan originations, interest income, deferred fees, credit losses (CECL), and warehouse facility borrowings
- Coordinate with the FP&A team to align management reporting with GAAP financials
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
- ClarityPay's point-of-sale financing empowers merchants to control commerce flows, convert more customers, and drive growth.
- Our tailored credit solutions offer flexible, segmented programs across the credit spectrum, equipping merchants with the tools to optimize customer value while delivering a seamless, transparent user experience.
- We go further to adapt to merchant needs-so they can do more for their customers.
- Having recently closed our Series A, we are scaling our operations and building the financial infrastructure to support our next phase of growth.
- This is an opportunity to join at a foundational moment and own the accounting function end-to-end.
- We are looking for a hands-on Controller to own all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- You will be the company's primary accounting authority - responsible for producing accurate GAAP financials, managing the monthly close, leading the annual audit, and ensuring we are well-positioned from a tax and regulatory standpoint.
- This is a player-coach role.
- You are comfortable being the person who does the work today, with the ability to build and manage a small team as we scale.
- Lead annual audit preparation, including PBC schedules, workpaper documentation, and auditor communications
- Ensure the company is audit-ready at all times, not just at year-end
- Oversee sales tax and any applicable excise or regulatory tax obligations
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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