Controller

Job Title: ControllerFull-Time: FlexibleLocation: Chicago & Hybrid A funding platform connecting great companies with the right capital in Chicago and NY is looking for a Controller to be a key member of the leadership team and fully ownall aspects of the company’s accounting operations. The Corporate Controller will initially manage a team of one to two staff.Qualifications:BS/BA in Accounting or a business-related field.CPA requiredAt least 7 years of wide-ranging experience in accounting and finance operations including experience managing teams.Expert knowledge of US GAAP.Willingness to travel.Desired Experience and Skills:Prior experience in a fund management, private lending business (e.g. BDCs), or related business and/or technology start-up (e.g. fintech) strongly preferred.Prior experience with fund or investment accounting, including familiarity with ASC 326(CECL), complex amortization schedules and leveraged investment vehicles. Non- traditional financing products (e.g. venture debt, factoring, revenue-based financing, merchant cash advance, etc.) are strongly preferred. Experience with loan modification analysis and complex financing instruments (SAFEs, warrants, stock-based compensation and other equity-linked instruments) also strongly preferred.Prior experience at a big 4+ accounting firm is a plus.Prior experience with QuickBooks Online (and Fathom consolidation software) is a plus.Strong familiarity with using AI tools is a plus.Duties of Role: Manage the monthly close process to provide insightful, timely and accurate financial reporting.Manage and improve critical accounting policies and procedures.Manage procurement and expense policies and procedures.Manage and optimize collections, payables and reconciliations.Manage tax and treasury operations.Manage the annual financial audit.Partner with the CFO to produce operating budgets, budget versus actual reports, long-range forecasts and KPIs.Partner with the operations team to produce accurate and timely reports for lenders and investors.Own the accounting and reporting for the company’s loan portfolio, including revenuerecognition, interest income accruals, and amortization of deferred origination fees and costs in accordance with applicable US GAAP.Maintain and oversee the allowance for credit losses under ASC 326 (CECL), including roll forward schedules, reserve methodology documentation, charge-off accounting, and impairment assessments in coordination with the credit team.Evaluate loan restructurings and modifications under ASC 310-20 and ASC 470-50 and prepare supporting technical accounting memos documenting US GAAP conclusions.Apply relevant US GAAP to complex financing instruments held or issued by the company (including SAFEs, warrants, and other equity-linked or hybrid instruments) under ASC 480, ASC 815, and ASC 718, and prepare accounting policy memos documenting classification, measurement, and disclosure conclusions.Account for participated loans and syndicated structures in accordance with applicable US GAAP, including co-lender reporting obligations.