FinancialController

ABOUT THE ROLE Highwinds is seeking a Financial Controller to run our entire finance department across a growing portfolio of companies in the consumer lending lead generation space. This role is ideal for a highly capable finance professional who combines deep accounting fundamentals with a builder's mindset, someone who sees a manual process and immediately thinks about how to eliminate it. You will personally own every finance function, weekly invoicing and payment cycles, A/R across a high-volume two-sided marketplace, monthly close, FP&A, and reporting, while working directly with the Founder & CEO. The ideal candidate has experience supporting U.S.-based SaaS, fintech, or marketplace businesses and is comfortable operating with full ownership in a fast-paced startup environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Run weekly invoicing for clients (lender buyers) and manage A/R end-to-end, including aging and active collections - Oversee weekly payments to vendors, publishers, and partners - Own the full accounting cycle across multiple entities and operating companies - Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP - Lead month-end and year-end close processes - Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages for the CEO and leadership team - Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections - Deliver KPI dashboards and unit-economics analysis by buyer, publisher, and product line - Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment processors - Partner with Compliance on SOC2 readiness, financial controls, and audit support - Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors as needed - Identify and implement automation and workflow improvements across the accounting stack - Assist with finance and accounting needs for newly launched entities and business lines - Serve as a key operational partner to the Founder & CEO and leadership team - Help establish and lead finance operations within La