Financial Controller

About the role

This is a foundational hire. Lorum has never had a Financial Controller, and this person will design, build, and own the company's accounting function from the ground up, not inherit a system.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely GAAP financial statements
• Build and scale Lorum's accounting infrastructure, including chart of accounts, close checklist, accounting policies, and internal controls (SOX-readiness where applicable), in partnership with the CFO and compliance team
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators/examiners, and prepare and review the financial reporting packages required for license and charter applications and ongoing supervision
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll accounting, cash management and reconciliations, and intercompany transactions across entities, and partner with the finance team on budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and board/investor reporting
• Lead the transition to a modern accounting/ERP stack, including our planned move from Xero to NetSuite, and use automation to streamline processes that are largely manual today
• Manage and eventually build out an accounting team as Lorum scales, and stay current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions where Lorum operates or is seeking licensure

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 to 3 years in a Controller or similar leadership role; CPA required (or equivalent international qualification, e.g., ACCA/CA)
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and working knowledge of IFRS, including multi-currency/multi-entity consolidation
• Experience building or scaling an accounting function at an early-stage or high-growth company, comfortable operating with limited infrastructure and ambiguity
• Background in financial services, fintech, payments, or banking; direct experience with bank charter applications, banking licenses, or regulatory financial reporting (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve, state regulators, FCA, MAS, or UAE regulators) is a significant plus
• Strong internal-controls and process-design mindset, with experience managing external auditors and tax advisors and preparing for or supporting SOX or similar frameworks and regulatory examinations
• Excellent communication skills, comfort with modern accounting/ERP systems, and a hands-on builder mentality; this role does the work directly, not just oversees it, at least initially
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; MBA or Master's in Accounting a plus

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or banking
• Must have experience with bank charter applications, banking licenses, or regulatory financial reporting

Skills

• Strong internal-controls and process-design mindset
• Experience managing external auditors and tax advisors
• Comfortable operating with limited infrastructure and ambiguity
• Hands-on builder mentality

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy
• Private Healthcare
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Flexible working and autonomy
• Pay it forward days - take time to volunteer for a charitable cause
• Wellness days - take time to re-energize