Controller
SafeLease
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • New York • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Own and oversee all accounting operations, general ledger management, and month-end/quarter-end/year-end close processes for both SafeLease and Etude Capital
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring full compliance across both entities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies that scale with organizational growth
- Lead the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, establishing best-in-class processes and a culture of continuous improvement
- Manage consolidated financial reporting across SafeLease and Etude Capital, including intercompany transactions and eliminations
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations
- Oversee cash management, treasury functions, and capital allocation reporting for the investment portfolio
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax requirements; coordinate tax planning and filing across jurisdictions
- Evaluate and enhance financial systems, tools, and technology infrastructure to support scalability and operational efficiency
- Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence processes as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Background at a Big Four accounting/consulting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is required
- Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls frameworks (SOX experience preferred)
- Demonstrated experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities or business lines
- Strong technical accounting skills including consolidations, revenue recognition, and investment accounting
- Experience in insurance, insurtech, fintech, or investment management industries is highly preferred
Benefits
- unlimited PTO
- full health benefits
- flexible work setups
- culture where people want to show up to do their best work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPfinancial reportinginternal controlsconsolidationsrevenue recognitioninvestment accountingcash managementtreasury functionscapital allocationvariance analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringteam developmentstrategic recommendationscommunicationorganizational growthcontinuous improvementcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinking
Certifications
CPA