Hybrid Controller en Parker Group Inc

About The Role:

Parker's mission is to increase the number of financially independent people. We believe we can achieve this goal by building tools that enable independent business owners to scale their businesses profitably. Our core product combines a virtual credit card system with dynamic spending limits and software tooling to help merchants grow and optimize their profitability.

We are looking to expand our headcount quickly to support the demand. Our investors include Solomon Hykes (founder of Docker), Paul Buchheit (founder of Gmail), Paul Graham (founder of Y Combinator), Robert Leshner (founder of compound.finance), and many more. We are a Series B company that has raised over $50M from top-tier fintech investors.

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and strategic Controller to join our leadership team. You’ll play a critical role in building out the finance function at Parker, owning everything from day-to-day accounting operations to strategic financial reporting, compliance, and controls. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a fast-growing fintech company and help define how financial systems scale with the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for a multi-entity organization; ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.

• Strategic Accounting: Oversee and optimize accounting systems, policies, and procedures

• Team Leadership: Build and manage a high-performing accounting team as we scale

• Audit & Tax: Lead annual financial audits, liaise with external auditors, and coordinate all tax compliance and filings

• Controls & Compliance: Implement strong internal controls, especially in line with regulatory requirements for financial institutions

• Partnership: Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, and Leadership teams to support business goals

• Reporting: Prepare board materials and investor updates; support FP&A with budget vs. actuals and ad hoc analysis

• Capital Management: Support treasury, credit, and liquidity strategies in partnership with the CFO and Risk teams

Qualifications:

• CPA designation

• 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance roles, with at least 2 years in a Controller or equivalent position

• Experience at a high-growth fintech, payments, or lending business strongly preferred

• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial systems, internal controls, and audit processes

• Experience with financial institutions, banking-as-a-service, or card programs is a plus

• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, startup environment