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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. We solve complex credit challenges with speed, precision, and intelligence-combining deep expertise with advanced tech to deliver better outcomes, every time.\nOur clients rely on us to help them serve their customers, grow, and build loyalty. Our values guide everything we do: we put merchants first, stay data-driven, always know the why, learn relentlessly, and win together as a team. This clarity of purpose fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences at speed and scale.\nAbout Us\nClarityPay'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.\nHaving 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.\nPosition Overview\nWe 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. 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You are comfortable being the person who does the work today, with the ability to build and manage a small team as we scale.\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial Reporting & GAAP Compliance\nOwn the preparation of accurate, timely GAAP financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)\n\nEnsure proper accounting treatment for loan originations, interest income, deferred fees, credit losses (CECL), and warehouse facility borrowings\n\nMaintain and enforce accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP\n\nCoordinate with the FP&A team to align management reporting with GAAP financials\n\nMonthly Financial Close\nManage and execute the full monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis\n\nDrive continuous improvement of close timelines and accuracy\n\nMaintain a close calendar and ensure all deadlines are consistently met\n\nAudit Management\nServe as the primary point of contact for external auditors\n\nLead annual audit preparation, including PBC schedules, workpaper documentation, and auditor communications\n\nEnsure the company is audit-ready at all times, not just at year-end\n\nTax\nManage federal, state, and local tax compliance, including preparation and filing coordination with external tax advisors\n\nOversee sales tax and any applicable excise or regulatory tax obligations\n\nSupport tax planning and structuring as the business scales\n\nInternal Controls & Compliance\nDesign and maintain a strong internal controls environment\n\nEnsure compliance with lender reporting requirements and debt covenant calculations\n\nSupport any regulatory or licensing requirements related to the lending business\n\nSystems & Process\nOwn the accounting tech stack (GL, expense management) and drive adoption of scalable tools\n\nPartner with engineering and operations to ensure proper revenue and transaction data flows into the GL\n\nBuild and document accounting processes and policies as the company grows\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus\n\n8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including time in public accounting\n\nExperience in fintech, specialty finance, lending, or financial services - 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