Controller | SaaS NYC

Overview

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

Zanda is partnering with a high-growth, international SaaS Firm based in New York that is looking to appoint a Strategic Controller to support the development of robust, investor-ready financial operations.

• Own and Scale Core Accounting:
  Lead all accounting operations: GL, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, consolidations, and equity accounting.
• Build Scalable Infrastructure:
  Own and improve their accounting systems; manage third-party integrations.
• Finance Business Partnering:
  Work closely with FP&A and SVP to align financial reporting with operating metrics and forecasts.
• Compliance and Audit:
  Lead external audits and coordinate with tax, legal, and compliance teams on filings and regulatory requirements.

• 10–15 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 strongly preferred).
• Leadership in a high-growth fintech or payments company, ideally Series B-D stage.
• Strong familiarity with product-linked revenue (interchange, lending, deposits, fees).
• CPA required; deep knowledge of US GAAP and fintech-relevant standards.
• Proven success building accounting teams, processes, and systems in a scale-up environment.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
• Systems-oriented: experience with Net Suite, Looker, Ramp, Stripe, Mercury, or similar tools.
• Comfort navigating uncertainty in fast-moving product-led environments.

• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and international expansion.
• Exposure to SOX, IPO readiness, or public company audit cycles.