Financial Controller - Lending Industry

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

Location : Pleasant Grove, UT (on-site)

Schedule : Full-time

Compensation : $130,000–$150,000 base (dependent on experience) + bonus

About the Role

Our Client is a fast-growing organization operating at the intersection of financial services and technology within the construction space. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the accounting function in a lean, high-growth environment. The Controller will serve as the primary steward of financial accuracy, process integrity, and reporting reliability across multiple entities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, working independently, and partnering closely with leadership as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

Own all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including general ledger management, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and close activities

Manage month-end and year-end close processes with a focus on timeliness and accuracy

Prepare financial statements and perform detailed variance analysis

Cash, Banking & Treasury

Oversee operating accounts, trust / escrow accounts, reserves, and lending-related cash activity

Reconcile complex cash flows including draws, payoffs, and capital movements

Revenue & Transaction Accounting

Ensure accurate accounting for multiple revenue streams, including subscription-based revenue, interest income, and transaction-based fees

Maintain consistency between operational systems and the general ledger

Systems & Controls

Maintain accounting integrity across QuickBooks and related financial or operational platforms

Develop and document accounting processes that support audits, tax filings, and external stakeholders

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with operations, asset management, product, data, and leadership teams to ensure financial alignment as workflows evolve

Serve as the internal authority on accounting accuracy and financial data

What Success Looks Like

Within the first few months, the Controller will :

Deliver clean, repeatable month-end closes with strong reconciliations

Identify and resolve discrepancies or inefficiencies in existing processes

Establish scalable accounting practices that support growth

Become a trusted financial partner to leadership and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Proven experience with full-cycle accounting and GAAP

Hands-on ownership of month-end close and reconciliations

Strong attention to detail and accountability for outcomes

Ability to work autonomously in a high-responsibility role

Experience using QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Preferred Experience

Exposure to lending, loan accounting, fintech, SaaS, or construction-related financial models

Experience reconciling data across multiple systems

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Health benefits premiums covered by the company

Dental, Vison

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Opportunity to build and influence foundational finance processes

Collaborative, execution-focused culture within a high-growth environment

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