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About the Role
We are a well-funded, Series A/B SportsTech startup operating a peer-to-peer sports prediction market. As we scale, we are looking for an experienced Controller to own the accounting function end-to-end across multiple entities. You will design reconciliation frameworks, automate transaction tracking, lead the close process, and partner cross-functionally to ensure financial soundness and regulatory readiness. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at a fast-growing company.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, and GAAP-compliant accounting across multiple entities.
- Reconcile complex money flows involving user wallets, payment processors, trading accounts, and operating funds.
- Design and maintain robust reconciliation frameworks.
- Design and implement automated systems for transaction tracking and reconciliation.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, reporting results to executive leadership and investors.
- Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and operational procedures.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and payment network standards.
- Coordinate audits and external reviews, providing detailed documentation and reconciliations.
- Monitor cash flow, reserves, and liquidity; optimize working capital.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including GAAP, in a multi-entity environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and financial reporting to executive leadership and investors.
- Experience coordinating audits and external reviews, providing detailed documentation and reconciliations.
Skills
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting software including QuickBooks and NetSuite.
- Familiarity with Ramp, Plaid, and Carta is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and enforce internal controls and accounting policies.
- Strong cash flow monitoring, liquidity management, and working capital optimization skills.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable working with Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Operations.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000 – $220,000 per year
About the Company
- We are a well-funded, Series A/B SportsTech startup operating a peer-to-peer sports prediction market — a disruptive alternative to traditional sportsbooks that eliminates the bookmaker's commission and lets users wager directly against one another.