Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

Solara Search is exclusively partnering with a well-established commercial finance business to hire a Controller who will take full ownership of the accounting function.

This role sits at the heart of the organisation. The Controller will be the CFO’s trusted right hand someone who knows the numbers inside out, stands behind them with confidence and builds a culture where accuracy and accountability are non-negotiable.

• Full ownership of the general ledger, close, and financial reporting
• Lead a team of 5, x1 Accounting Manager, x1 AP professional and x3 Accountants
• Deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end close with discipline and consistency
• Own audit preparation and delivery, on time and clean
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting standards across the business
• Is talented in process improvement & automation
• Build absolute confidence in the numbers at executive level

• Asset-based business with ~$900m under management
• CFO-led, collaborative culture with high trust and high standards
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 remote

• Proven Controller
• Background in balance-sheet-driven environments within a small to medium sized lending, leasing, financial services or asset-heavy businesses advantageous
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and judgment-led accounting experience
• Confident people leader who takes pride in developing their team
• CPA preferred but not essential
• This role will appeal to someone who believes the Controller’s job is not just to report the numbers but to own them.