Controller

About the role

At Tilt, we see a side of people that traditional lenders miss. Our mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models look beyond credit scores, using over 250 real-time financial signals to recognize real potential. With millions of customers worldwide, we are not just changing how people access financial products - we are creating a new credit system that backs the working, whatever they are working toward. The Controller role is central to this mission, as you will own the strategic direction of our accounting operations and the infrastructure required to support our journey toward public company readiness. You will report directly to the Head of Accounting and act as the operational backbone of our finance function, ensuring that our financial processes are robust, scalable, and reliable. This is a role designed for a hands-on leader who wants their fingerprints on how a company scales, someone who thrives on building systems from the ground up. You will partner closely with FP&A, Legal, and other key stakeholders to align financial strategy with business objectives, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the close of our US accounting operations and consolidation, delivering accurate, timely financial statements in strict accordance with GAAP.
• Redesign accounting operations from the ground up, establishing best practices, standardizing processes, and creating the scalable infrastructure required for IPO readiness and long-term success.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls that safeguards assets, ensures reporting integrity, and meets SEC and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants, fostering their development while also contributing as an individual contributor when operational needs demand.
• Champion an automation mindset across the finance function, identifying opportunities where AI and automation can elevate the team's work, shifting focus from manual preparation to high-judgment review and analysis.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison with internal stakeholders, external auditors, regulators, and investors, ensuring clear, transparent, and accurate communication regarding the company's financial position.
• Collaborate with FP&A to drive financial planning, analysis, and forecasting, translating business activity into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure all financial activities and disclosures align with evolving regulatory landscapes and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee the integrity of financial data, implementing controls and validations that ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all systems and reports.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support scalability as the business grows rapidly.
• Work closely with external auditors to coordinate year-end and interim audits, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and smooth execution of audit procedures.
• Contribute to the development of financial models and scenario analyses that support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for future funding and growth phases.

Requirements

• Bring a financial services background, with demonstrable experience in a fintech or consumer credit environment, understanding the nuanced accounting that comes with these models.
• Possess 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance, with prior leadership roles that demonstrate your ability to manage teams and drive operational excellence.
• Show expertise as a NetSuite power user, capable of configuring, optimizing, and extracting maximum value from the platform without reliance on constant external support.
• Prove you are an operator at heart, with a track record of rebuilding or standing up accounting operations and a clear understanding of what "good" looks like for a company preparing for an IPO.
• Exhibit curiosity and enthusiasm for automation, including AI-driven solutions, and be eager to integrate these thinking into the team's workflows to modernize accounting processes.
• Have SQL familiarity, being comfortable reading queries and collaborating effectively with data and FP&A teams to derive insights and validate results.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and implement practical, scalable solutions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, with excellent written and verbal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Practical notes

• Virtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You'll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
• Competitive

pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.

• Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
• Visibility is yours: You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team - we're a team where good ideas travel quickly.
• Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We've visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
• Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.

THE TILT WAY

We are looking for people who chase excellence and impact. Those who stand behind their work, celebrating the wins and learning from the missteps equally. We foster an environment where every voice is valued and mutual respect is non-negotiable - brilliant jerks need not apply. We're in this together, working to expand access to fair credit and prove that people are more than a number.