Controller

About Us:

Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy, comprising almost half of the GDP and the private workforce. Yet, big banks don’t provide the access, assistance and modern tools that owners need to successfully grow their business.

We started Novo to challenge the status quo—we’re on a mission to increase the GDP of the modern entrepreneur by creating the go-to banking platform for small businesses (SMBs). Novo is flipping the script of the banking world, and we’re excited to lead the small business banking revolution.

At Novo, we’re here to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and SMBs achieve their financial goals by empowering them with an operating system that makes business banking as easy as iOS. We developed modern bank accounts and tools to help to save time and increase cash flow. Our unique product integrations enable easy access to tracking payments, transferring money internationally, managing business transactions and more. We’ve made a big impact in a short amount of time, helping thousands of organizations access powerfully simple business banking.

We're growing fast and expanding product and revenue lines. We’re looking for a hands-on yet strategic Controller to lead our accounting function, support financial infrastructure at scale, and serve as a key partner to the SVP as we move toward investor-grade financial operations.

What You’ll Do

Own and Scale Core Accounting

• Lead all accounting operations: GL, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, consolidations, and equity accounting.

• Drive timely and accurate monthly closes and prepare internal and external financial statements under US GAAP.

• Oversee complex fintech accounting streams, including interchange, deposit interest, SaaS fees, and lending.

• Design and maintain internal controls for external audits and eventual SOX compliance.

Build Scalable Infrastructure

• Own and improve our accounting systems; manage third-party integrations

• Partner with Product and Engineering to automate financial workflows — including revenue data pipelines, ledger mapping, and reconciliations.

• Ensure audit-traceable processes for high-volume, tech-driven financial data.

Finance Business Partnering

• Work closely with FP&A to align financial reporting with operating metrics and forecasts.

• Support board and investor reporting — including gross margin tracking, cost structure analysis, and scenario planning.

• Lead technical accounting memos for complex arrangements, such as embedded finance, multi-entity structures, or vendor contracts.

Compliance and Audit

• Lead external audits and coordinate with tax, legal, and compliance teams on filings and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare for future SOX and public company standards (as applicable).

• Stay current on evolving fintech regulation and accounting treatments (e.g., ASC 606, Fair value etc.).

What You’ll Bring

• 10–15 years of accounting/finance experience, including:

  • Public accounting background (Big 4 strongly preferred)

  • Leadership in a high-growth fintech or payments company, ideally Series B-D stage

  • Strong familiarity with product-linked revenue (interchange, lending, deposits, fees)

• CPA required; deep knowledge of US GAAP and fintech-relevant standards

• Proven success building accounting teams, processes, and systems in a scale-up environment

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders

• Systems-oriented: experience with NetSuite, Looker, Ramp, Stripe, Mercury, or similar tools

• Comfort navigating uncertainty in fast-moving product-led environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and international expansion

• Exposure to SOX, IPO readiness, or public company audit cycles

Compensation:

• $200,000 - $250,000