Financial Controller

About the Company

ClarityPay is a fast-growing fintech that redefines the point-of-sale credit market. Based in NYC and Atlanta, the company empowers large merchants with configurable "Pay-Over-Time" tools, including monthly installments, BNPL, and revolving products. Having recently closed a Series A, ClarityPay is scaling its financial infrastructure to support its next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation of accurate, timely GAAP financial statements
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for loan originations, interest income, and credit losses (CECL)
• Manage and execute the full monthly close process, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and lead annual audit preparation
• Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance and coordination with external advisors
• Design and maintain a strong internal controls environment and ensure debt covenant compliance
• Own the accounting tech stack and partner with engineering to ensure proper data flows into the GL

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting
• Experience in fintech, specialty finance, lending, or financial services
• Familiarity with loan accounting (ASC 310, CECL/ASC 326)
• Proven experience managing a full monthly close and leading an external audit
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Experience with tax compliance coordination
• Proficiency with accounting systems like QuickBooks or NetSuite

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k program