Controller

### About the Role We're a well-funded, Series A/B SportsTech startup operating a peer-to-peer sports prediction market — a disruptive alternative to traditional sportsbooks that eliminates the bookmaker's commission and lets users wager directly against one another. As we scale, we're looking for an experienced **Controller** to own the accounting function end-to-end across multiple entities. You'll design reconciliation frameworks, automate transaction tracking, lead the close process, and partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and engineering to ensure we're financially sound and regulatory-ready. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at a fast-growing company where your work will directly support executive leadership and investors. ### Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. ### What You'll Do * Oversee and execute day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, and GAAP-compliant accounting across multiple entities. * Reconcile complex money flows involving user wallets, payment processors, trading accounts, and operating funds. * Design and maintain robust reconciliation frameworks. * Design and implement automated systems for transaction tracking and reconciliation. * Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, reporting results to executive leadership and investors. * Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and operational procedures. * Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and payment network standards. * Coordinate audits and external reviews, providing detailed documentation and reconciliations. * Monitor cash flow, reserves, and liquidity; optimize working capital. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams. ### What We're Looking For ### Required * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred). * 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including GAAP, in a multi-entity environment. * Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and financial reporting to executive leadership and investors. * Experience coordinating audits and external reviews, providing detailed documentation and reconciliations. ### Skills & Tools * Proficiency with ERP/accounting software including **QuickBooks** and **NetSuite**; familiarity with **Ramp**, **Plaid**, and **Carta** is a plus. * Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and enforce internal controls and accounting policies. * Strong cash flow monitoring, liquidity management, and working capital optimization skills. * Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable working with Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations. * CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred. ### Compensation & Benefits * **Salary:** $160,000 – $220,000 per year, depending on experience. ### Location This role is based in **New York, NY** (on-site / hybrid). Visa sponsorship is not available. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)