Tala provides financial services to the global underbanked using next generation mobile technology and data science.
The Role
The VP, Global Corporate Controller will oversee accounting operations, implement robust systems, ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC standards, and prepare for IPO readiness while leading a finance team.
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About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our mission.
By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic VP, Global Corporate Controller to join our executive finance leadership team. As the company’s senior-most accounting leader, you will own the global controllership agenda — scaling operations, ensuring world-class governance, and leading the organization through IPO readiness and beyond. This role is a critical partner to the CFO, Audit Committee, and Board, shaping the financial infrastructure and control environment that enables sustainable global growth.
What You'll Do
- Global Controllership Vision: Set the strategic direction for the accounting and controllership function, aligning processes, policies, and systems with the company’s growth and long-term aspirations
- Enterprise Risk & Governance: Lead global compliance with US GAAP, SEC, PCAOB, and multi-jurisdictional requirements. Ensure a robust internal control environment that withstands the rigor of public markets
- IPO & Public Company Transformation: Drive readiness for IPO, establishing SOX compliance, PCAOB audit standards, and executive-level reporting processes that will scale seamlessly into a public company environment
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and Board, engaging directly with the Audit Committee, auditors, regulators, and investors on financial reporting and governance matters.
- Global Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing accounting and controllership leaders across multiple countries and time zones, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and excellence.
- Technology & Transformation: Champion finance transformation by leveraging ERP, automation, and AI-driven tools to scale controllership operations with efficiency and accuracy
- Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with product, engineering, and business leaders on accounting treatment for new revenue models and global expansion strategies
What You'll Need
- CPA required; Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred
- 15+ years of progressive experience, including senior leadership roles as Controller/Chief Accounting Officer/VP Controllership in global, high-growth companies
- Demonstrated success in IPO readiness or operating as a public company executive finance leader
- Expertise in US GAAP, SEC reporting, PCAOB standards, and SOX/internal control frameworks
- Proven track record leading large-scale, global accounting teams and driving cross-border transformation
- Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial and governance matters to Boards, investors, and regulators
- Technology-forward mindset, with ERP expertise (NetSuite or similar) and experience implementing automation/AI-enabled solutions at scale
- Experience in high-growth technology or fintech environments
- Deep understanding of multi-currency and emerging markets accounting
- A leadership style rooted in integrity, truth-seeking, and operational excellence
Preferred Attributes
Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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The Company
What We Do
Tala is a global technology company on a mission to build a financial system that works for everyone. More than 6 million people have borrowed through Tala’s smartphone app, which provides instant credit scoring, lending, and other personalized financial services in emerging markets. We are present in the United States, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines and India.
Why Work With Us
We are on a global mission to serve the underserved. We use mobile technology and data science to make financial services simple, inclusive, and accessible. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about the mission.
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