Controller, VP

Asset Based Lending LLC•Jersey City, NJ

4d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, technically proficient, and highly organized Controller to lead our accounting operations in a fast-paced, growth-oriented private lending environment. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller leads the Controllers group and is responsible for the books and the reporting of actuals: financial reporting, accounting operations, loan portfolio accounting, regulatory and covenant compliance, treasury monitoring, and audit management. The Controller works in close concert with the Finance Manager, who leads the FP&A function, under a deliberate division of responsibilities described below. This role requires someone who thrives under pressure, can manage competing priorities, and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and scalability. You’ll be a key partner to operational leaders across the organization while building and developing a high-performing accounting team with a durable structure and real succession depth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4–5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
NetSuite experience is required — must be proficient in using NetSuite for financial reporting, month-end close, and process optimization
Deep technical accounting knowledge and mastery of GAAP principles
Proven experience managing and developing teams of 6+ employees, including building organizational structure and succession plans
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation, audit management, and internal controls
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software/ERP system
Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with FP&A and with leaders from operations, compliance, and other departments

Nice To Haves

Experience in mortgage banking, private lending, or real estate finance
Knowledge of loan servicing accounting, interest accrual methodologies, and non-accrual treatment
Familiarity with Rehab Transition Loans, DSCR loans, or business purpose lending products
Experience with warehouse lending, securitization accounting, and investor reporting
Background working with lending compliance and regulatory requirements
Experience with RAMP or similar expense management platforms
Experience with dimensional/segment accounting in an ERP (tagging by product, channel, branch, cost center) in support of an FP&A function
Track record of implementing technology solutions that drive efficiency and scalability
CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP — the authoritative record of actuals
Ensure accuracy of all financial reporting to management, the board, investors, and warehouse lenders
Lead the external audit process, coordinating with auditors and managing all audit-related deliverables
Maintain comprehensive internal controls and ensure compliance with lending covenants and regulatory requirements
Oversee tax reporting and compliance, coordinating with external advisors as needed
Manage year-end close processes and ensure timely filing of all required financial reports
Direct loan accounting operations including origination, servicing, interest accruals, and payoff processing
Manage write-off processes and compliance with company policies
Ensure accurate loan balance reconciliations with loan servicing systems and trustee reporting
Review amortization schedules, accruals, and payroll allocations related to loan operations
Ensure loan-level entries carry complete product and origination channel tagging so FP&A can analyze loan product performance and channel profitability (in concert with FP&A)
Manage month-end and year-end close processes in NetSuite, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations — including the dimensional integrity of every entry: product, origination channel, branch, and cost center tagging that enables FP&A’s P&L breakdowns and allocations (in concert with FP&A)
Direct accounts payable, expense management, and T&E tracking through the RAMP platform
Review and approve financial adjustments, including rent lease accounting (ROU) and depreciation
Monitor cash flow and bank custodial and trustee accounts for securitization activities
Oversee roll forward and other critical accounting schedules for audit
Ensure accurate tracking and allocation of branch-level and operational expenses that feed FP&A’s branch and cost center reporting (in concert with FP&A)
Own commission calculations and processing for loan officers and operations staff, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved compensation plans; as day-to-day commission administration transitions to the Sales Operations Manager (a 2027 initiative), retain review and final approval
Design and maintain a clear organizational structure for the Accounting Department — defined roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines that scale with the business
Create and maintain succession plans for key finance roles, identifying and developing internal talent to ensure seamless transitions and business continuity when team members are promoted or depart
Train and mentor accounting staff to deepen their technical skills, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing team
Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support continued team and business growth
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure alignment between financial reporting and FP&A analysis — one set of numbers, from tagged actuals through analytical breakdowns (in concert with FP&A)
Support Finance-led budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling — including the annual budget — with authoritative actuals, opening balances, and accounting guidance (in concert with FP&A)
Support warehouse line monitoring, covenant compliance, and lender reporting
Serve as the accounting authority for department heads on accounting treatment, controls, and the numbers behind their results — while FP&A leads profitability analysis and business-partnering insights
Lead or support special projects including system implementations, process improvements, and investor relations
Leverage NetSuite to its full potential, continuously optimizing close, ledger, and reporting workflows — coordinating with FP&A, which uses the same platform for budgeting and analysis (in concert with FP&A)
Champion technology-driven solutions to automate manual processes and increase efficiency
Identify and implement process improvements that support scalability as the business grows
Drive cost control through better systems, automation, and operational discipline — pairing the Controllers group’s process levers with the cost opportunities FP&A identifies through analysis (in concert with FP&A)
Lead preparation for system enhancements, integrations, and upgrades
Stay current on lending industry best practices and emerging technologies