Controller

Randstad has partnered with a high-growth specialty finance and legal funding management group to recruit a hands-on, high-caliber Financial Controller. Delivering mission-critical liquidity and structured lien-resolution solutions, the group is rapidly expanding its portfolio and operational footprint. To support this momentum, our client is building an institutional-grade financial and accounting infrastructure, offering a pivotal leadership role with significant strategic impact.Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000 + Bonus + BenefitsOversee all accounting, financial reporting, treasury operations, and internal controls across two entities. This role balances strategic executive engagement with direct operational execution, including account reconciliations and close oversight. You will inherit established automation and a dedicated team of 2, with the mandate to refine processes, elevate financial analytics, and transition naturally into the CFO role.Direct the monthly financial close, prepare consolidated GAAP financial statements, manage intercompany allocations, and oversee balance-sheet reconciliations.Establish reserves, loss forecasting, and valuation frameworks for advances and receivables; design portfolio performance models segmented.Direct annual audits, regulatory filings, and tax preparation in coordination with external partners.Model potential portfolio acquisitions and new market entries; collaborate with the CTO to optimize our proprietary platform for financial workflows and reporting controls.Manage and mentor in-house and remote bookkeeping personnel, delegating routine operational tasks to build team capacity.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree is required and an Active CPA is preferred.A public accounting foundation combined with corporate controllership or assistant controllership experience is preferred3+ years as a department leader overseeing the full month-end close and complete balance sheet ownership.Advanced modeling and data-manipulation skills in Excel, hands-on administration of multi-entity QuickBooks environments, and practical experience leveraging AI tools for reconciliations and forecasting with rigorous output validation.A proactive, self-directed operator who interrogates the numbers, uncovers discrepancies early, and pairs every identified risk with an actionable solution.