Overview
Financial Controller Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Magna Search Group
Title: Financial Controller
Company: Magna Search Group
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Global Controller
Location: New York (Lower Manhattan) – Monday-Thursday in office, Friday WFH
Reports to: CFO
We’re seeking a Global Controller with hands-on experience in fast-growing startup environments. The ideal candidate is a CPA, has operated in high-growth companies generating $50M+ ARR, and has worked within a VC or PE-backed environment.
Why This Role Matters:
The business is growing rapidly, with expanding products and increasingly complex financial operations. We’re looking for a Controller to bring structure, build scalable processes, and ensure the finance function supports confident decision-making across the organization.
The person in this role will:
- Lead the accounting and finance organization, partnering closely with the CFO.
- Build and maintain financial controls, workflows, and reporting systems.
- Serve as the main liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
- Provide financial insights and risk guidance to support executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations & Close
- Manage day-to-day accounting, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
- Oversee AR/AP, payroll, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and cash management.
- Produce accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
- Improve accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure federal, state, and local tax and regulatory compliance.
- Handle commission reporting and revenue reconciliations.
- Manage equity transactions and cap table updates.
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
Systems & Infrastructure
- Assess and upgrade financial systems, including ERP and automation tools.
- Optimize reporting speed, quality, and efficiency.
- Build accounting capabilities for potential international operations.
Strategic Partnership
- Advise the CFO and executive team on financial strategy and risk.
- Support banking, treasury, financing, and investor processes.
- Help structure accounting, tax, and compliance for new markets.
Experience & Background
- 8+ years in accounting/finance, including audit experience; CPA required.
- Proven experience building or improving an accounting function.
- High-growth or venture-/PE-backed company experience preferred.
- Knowledge of equity accounting, cap tables, and complex revenue models.
- Strong technical accounting and GAAP expertise.
- Process-oriented and detail-driven; able to create reliable, scalable workflows.
- Clear communicator who translates accounting info for non-finance teams.
- High ownership mentality; proactive and self-directed.
What We Offer
- Full ownership of a critical finance function with strategic impact.
- Equity participation and direct access to leadership.
- Flexible PTO, fully paid medical/dental/vision, HSA contributions, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
- Competitive base salary ($230k–$265k) plus bonus and equity.
