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Financial Controller
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$161,971 / year median in New Jersey
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Financial Controller at Partnership Employment Financial Controller at Partnership Employment in Jersey City, New Jersey Posted in about 16 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Controller Location:
Midtown Manhattan, New York City Work Environment:
On-site, 5 days a week
Industry:
Specialty Finance / Private Lending The Controller owns the day-to-day financial engine of the company - from daily collections and bank transfers to fund accounting, investor payments, and regulatory filings. This role is the connective tissue between accounting, operations, and compliance, ensuring that every dollar moving through the platform is accurate, timely, and properly recorded. Reporting directly into leadership, the Controller manages a high-volume, detail-intensive workload across billing, treasury, syndications, licensing, and bookkeeping. This person keeps the business compliant with state and federal lending regulators while also being a hands-on partner to the processing and operations teams. Why This Role Matters The Controller keeps cash moving. Daily collections, invoice payments, deal funding, commissions, and bank transfers all run through this seat. The Controller protects accuracy. Full-cycle bookkeeping across accounts, expense tracking, and liability monitoring keep the books clean and audit-ready. The Controller keeps us compliant. State licensing, NMLS filings, and DFPI reporting depend on this role staying ahead of every deadline. The Controller supports the investor relationship. Syndication setup, repayment adjustments, and renewal funding directly shape the experience of our capital partners. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 4+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within specialty finance, private lending, or fund administration. Experience with NMLS filings, state lending licensure, or similar regulatory reporting is strongly preferred. CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, but not required.