Job Description
About The Role: Parker's mission is simple but ambitious:
to increase the number of financially independent people . We believe the best way to achieve this is by giving independent business owners the financial tools they need to scale profitably.
Our core product combines a
virtual corporate card with dynamic spending limits and
profitability-focused software tooling -empowering eCommerce merchants to grow faster while staying in control of their margins.
We've raised
over $180M in equity and debt from world-class investors, including
Valar Ventures, Y Combinator, SVB , and notable founders such as
Solomon Hykes (Docker), Paul Buchheit (Gmail), Paul Graham (Y Combinator), and Robert Leshner (Compound). We're a
Series B fintech scaling rapidly, with strong product-market fit and accelerating demand.
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and strategic
Controller to join our leadership team. You'll play a critical role in building out the finance function at Parker, owning everything from day-to-day accounting operations to strategic financial reporting, compliance, and controls. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a fast-growing fintech company and help define how financial systems scale with the business.
Key Responsibilities: - Financial Oversight: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for a multi-entity organization; ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
- Strategic Accounting: Oversee and optimize accounting systems, policies, and procedures
- Team Leadership: Build and manage a high-performing accounting team as we scale
- Audit & Tax: Lead annual financial audits, liaise with external auditors, and coordinate all tax compliance and filings
- Controls & Compliance: Implement strong internal controls, especially in line with regulatory requirements for financial institutions
- Partnership: Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, and Leadership teams to support business goals
- Reporting: Prepare board materials and investor updates; support FP&A with budget vs. actuals and ad hoc analysis
- Capital Management: Support treasury, credit, and liquidity strategies in partnership with the CFO and Risk teams
Qualifications: - CPA designation
- 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance roles, with at least 2 years in a Controller or equivalent position
- Experience at a high-growth fintech, payments, or lending business strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of GAAP, financial systems, internal controls, and audit processes
- Experience with financial institutions, banking-as-a-service, or card programs is a plus
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, startup environment
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