Corporate Controller

CommonBond is building the leading values-driven, customer-centric financial services company and is looking for people who want to help our company grow. Our mission starts by tackling the broken student lending market and changing the way people think about student loans. We accomplish this with lower interest rates for our borrowers, a state-of-the art technology platform, and high-touch customer service.

We are at an inflection point and are seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting, control and risk functions, define and elevate accounting policies, maintain fiscal records, build and oversee financial infrastructure, and prepare budgets, projections and financial reports in compliance with overall reporting requirements and operational procedures. S/he will bring the vision, energy, and drive necessary to lead and develop a passionate, high-performing and collaborative team of finance professionals. It is imperative that this person is proactive, hands-on, and collaborative while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. S/he should have experienced success in other fast-paced and ideally, growth stage organizations. S/he will be able to adeptly navigate changing and/or ambiguous situations at this growing company and will be motivated to shape and influence both the team and business they are helping to build.

**Management** * Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures * Manage outsourced functions * Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives * Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiaries/SPV’s, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures. * Hire, motivate and develop a growing team of finance/accounting professionals **Reporting** * Issue timely and complete financial statements * Coordinate the preparation of the annual report * Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations * Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data * Manage the production of budgets and forecasts * Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management along with recommended solutions * Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions * Provide a system of management cost reports * Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations **Transactions** * Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner * Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable * Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly * Process payroll in a timely manner * Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed and that cash is managed in a responsible manner * Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis * Maintain the chart of accounts, an orderly accounting filing system, and a system of controls over accounting transactions **Compliance** * Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit * Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants * Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings * Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. * Develop finance systems, infrastructure, and world class orientation towards flawless execution of financial management * Responsible for budgeting, planning and overall analysis of CommonBond’s finances and controls including revenue, expenses and cash flow, partnering with Executive Management and various stakeholders across the organization * Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and forecasting; identifying key drivers and quantifying financial risks and opportunities * Perform quantitative data analysis necessary for determining company strategy, financial and otherwise * Ensure management and investor reporting is timely, accurate, and complete * Present coherent analysis to management and thus help inform value-driven solutions * Create dynamic financial models with predictive and descriptive characteristics * Maximize knowledge and deep awareness of market landscape to optimize CommonBond’s future market strategy

The Corporate Controller will likely have 8+ years of experience in Accounting and FP&A. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to execute and will excel in measuring results, managing the company’s books, and all accounting related reporting. * Prior experience that includes: * 4+ years in accounting at one of the Big 4 or another accounting firm * 4+ years of operational experience at a mid to large size company * Integrity is a must * Exceptional communication skills * Roll-up-your-sleeves mentality – we’re a small team, everyone including our executive team gets their hands dirty to get stuff done * Professional but not stuffy – we’re sharp and competent but also fun * Nimble – able to handle changing tasks and priorities and adapt quickly * CPA and experience in the financial industry required