Controller

The Finance team sits across all business lines and product areas at Valon (technology development, servicing, originations, and insurance) and manages the company’s day-to-day financial operations. This includes creating and owning financial statements, maintaining accounting records across our various business lines, responding to audits, and setting up financial controls to mitigate risk. They also establish and review accounting policies and offer strategic financial insight to the management team for the company’s financial planning and analysis.

We are looking for a senior hire on the finance team who can take on all things accounting at Valon. As the Controller, you will work directly with the CEO and COO to set up systems and best practices so that the financial function at Valon scales with the business. As we are a fast growing startup, the right candidate can forge their own path without clear guidance, tackle complex problems, own processes end to end, and set the strategic path for Finance at Valon for years to come. We’re looking for someone who can both roll up their sleeves and work independently as well as build out and run a team. 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including regulatory filings
• Record, reconcile, and approve transactions to close the books each month, quarter, and annually
• Establish technical accounting policies for, loan accounting (lending and servicing).
• Implement systems and internal controls over financial reporting and cash management relating to Valon’s financial statements and business lines (lending and servicing), scaling with the company and providing a clear audit trail
• Work directly with management to ensure that Valon complies with various laws, conforming with US GAAP.
• Work directly with management on budgeting and FP&A
• Coordinate, direct, and prepare for audits with external firms (e.g. SOC I)
• Help build and oversee the company’s finance function, including the invoicing, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and accounting functions.
• Manage mortgage servicing investor reporting and accounting functions.

• 4-8 years of experience in accounting and controller roles
• Experience with loans and loan accounting a plus but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CPA preferred (active or expired) but not required
• Strong interest in technology

• 4+ years of experience in accounting and controller roles
• Skilled in financial reporting, financial audits, and building out financial controls
• Experienced in FP&A and budgeting processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Technical accounting experience with financial products
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and accounting information systems
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally and effectively with internal and external parties
• Must be open to travel to Valon HQ in New York City