Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Magna Search Group • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $220k - $265k / year • 1d ago

VP, Controller (Deputy CFO)

Location: New York City - Monday-Thursday in office, Friday WFH

Reports to: CFO

We’re seeking a VP, Controller (Deputy CFO) with hands-on experience in fast-growing startup environments. The ideal candidate is a CPA, has operated in high-growth companies generating $50M+ ARR.

Our client is a rapidly growing startup in the media industry, with expanding products and increasingly complex financial operations. We’re looking for a Controller to bring structure, build scalable processes, and ensure the finance function supports confident decision-making across the organization.

The person in this role will:

Lead the accounting and finance organization, partnering closely with the CFO.
Build and maintain financial controls, workflows, and reporting systems.
Serve as the main liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
Provide financial insights and risk guidance to support executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close

Manage day-to-day accounting, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
Oversee AR/AP, payroll, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and cash management.
Produce accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Improve accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Ensure federal, state, and local tax and regulatory compliance.
Handle commission reporting and revenue reconciliations.
Manage equity transactions and cap table updates.
Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.

Systems & Infrastructure

Assess and upgrade financial systems, including ERP and automation tools.
Optimize reporting speed, quality, and efficiency.
Build accounting capabilities for potential international operations.

Strategic Partnership

Advise the CFO and executive team on financial strategy and risk.
Support banking, treasury, financing, and investor processes.
Help structure accounting, tax, and compliance for new markets.

Experience & Background

8+ years in accounting/finance, including audit experience; CPA required.
Proven experience building or improving an accounting function.
High-growth or venture-/PE-backed company experience preferred.
Knowledge of equity accounting, cap tables, and complex revenue models.
Strong technical accounting and GAAP expertise.
Process-oriented and detail-driven; able to create reliable, scalable workflows.
Clear communicator who translates accounting info for non-finance teams.
High ownership mentality; proactive and self-directed.

What We Offer

Full ownership of a critical finance function with strategic impact.
Equity participation and direct access to leadership.
Flexible PTO, fully paid medical/dental/vision, HSA contributions, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
Competitive base salary ($220k–$265k) plus bonus and equity.