District Partners has partnered with a rapidly growing Fintech organization that provides next-generation financial technology solutions to a global customer base. The company operates across multiple international entities and is building a more modern, efficient, and transparent financial platform. As the business continues to scale, they are expanding the leadership team with a Group Controller to oversee consolidated reporting, operational accounting excellence, and enterprise-wide financial controls.
This is a highly visible role that will sit onsite in Dallas and work closely with senior leadership across Finance, Operations, and Strategy.
What You’ll Lead:
Group Consolidation & Reporting
- Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements for all global entities.
- Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy across multi-currency environments.
- Own technical accounting, financial reporting policies, and high-quality external audit support.
Accounting Operations & Controls
- Lead all day-to-day accounting activities across AR, AP, GL, payroll accounting, and revenue workflows.
- Design and enhance internal control frameworks, scaling processes for a fast-moving Fintech environment.
- Establish standardization across international subsidiaries and help implement best-in-class accounting systems.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Manage and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Finance leadership on forecasting, operational reviews, and strategic initiatives tied to revenue growth and financial performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to support new product launches and evolving business lines.
Process Improvement & Strategic Projects
- Lead modernization efforts across policies, procedures, and close automation.
- Support special projects related to financial systems, new entity setup, global expansion, and regulatory reporting.
- Ensure the organization stays aligned with evolving US GAAP and relevant international accounting standards.
What You Bring:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5–7 years in a controllership or senior leadership capacity.
- Background in high-growth technology, Fintech, financial services, or complex multi-entity environments.
- Strong command of US GAAP; experience working with IFRS or other international standards is highly preferred.
- Prior experience managing internal and external audits.
- Proven success leading teams through scale, change, and process transformation.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and an executive presence when interacting with senior leadership, auditors, and global partners.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-driven incentives.
- Meaningful long-term incentive structure.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous PTO to support work–life balance.
- Modern equipment and onsite-first culture supporting collaboration and speed.
- Opportunities for global exposure and career advancement within a rapidly growing Fintech organization.