Controller, Highnote
$140-180k
+ Equity in Highnote
More information about location
Card issuer and payments services
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Card issuer and payments services
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-180k
+ Equity in Highnote
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build the future of embedded finance experiences for businesses everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Highnote is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to lead and scale our accounting and finance operations
- This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys being hands-on, and is eager to grow as the company scales
- Ideal candidates will have a proven track record as hands-on accounting leaders within high-growth payments or fintech companies
- Experience: 15+ years in accounting, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles within a high-growth fintech or payments company
- Expertise: In-depth understanding of the payments ecosystem including economics, interchange rules, and payment accounting principles
- Leadership: Demonstrated success in driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Systems Proficiency: Extensive experience with ERP systems (such as NetSuite and Bill.com) and ability to leverage technology to optimize financial processes
- Education: CPA required. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with a solid understanding of payment-related accounting law and regulatory standards
- Exceptional Judgment & Integrity: Strong decision-making and reasoning capabilities and excellent judgment
- Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, ambiguous startup environments, able to introduce structure and scalable processes that support growth
- Communication: Excellent communicator - able to collaborate effectively across departments and provide clear, concise information to executives and other internal and external stakeholders
- Detail oriented and Results-Driven: A hands-on, action-oriented leader who takes ownership and consistently delivers outcomes and has an outrageous attention to detail
What the job involves
- As Controller, you will be responsible for the critical financial backbone of Highnote—ensuring accurate financial reporting, building scalable accounting processes, and driving operational excellence
- This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role where you’ll not only own the day-to-day accounting functions but also play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial foundation to support our rapid growth
- You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to optimize financial processes, and provide strategic insights
- Accounting Operations: Lead and execute all aspects of accounting operations, including the month-end close, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in strict adherence to GAAP and payroll accounting
- Audit & Compliance: Collaborate with external auditors and internal teams to manage audits and ensure full compliance with financial regulations, industry standards and investment obligations
- Internal Controls: Develop and implement robust accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls as the company scales
- Process Improvement: Continuously refine and optimize the month-end close processes and financial reporting standards, enhancing systems to support rapid company growth
- Tax Management: Ensure the company’s tax position is effectively managed and all tax returns are filed accurately and on time
- Financial Reconciliation: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records
- Lead and optimize financial processes, automation, and system implementations to support growth
- Partner with FP&A to provide financial insights, cash flow management, and forecasting
Our take
Highnote is revolutionizing the world of branded payment cards, offering businesses of all sizes the ability to issue customizable cards for customers or employees. Whether for in-store shopping, loyalty programs, or corporate expenses, Highnote makes the process quick and affordable - something that was once only accessible to the largest companies.
Founded by former BrainTree and PayPal executives, Highnote has quickly gained traction in the fintech space. With significant funding and a focus on innovation, the company is positioning itself to surpass competitors like Marqeta. By leveraging the latest technology, Highnote has built a modern platform that enables businesses to create and manage payment cards more efficiently.
Now, the company is focused on expanding its market presence and developing its platform even further. With strategic partnerships with industry giants like Visa to its name, Highnote will be able to offer an even wider range of card options and financial services, giving customers more ways to manage payments and expenses in today's fast-paced business world.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2022
$25m
CONVERTIBLE
Sep 2021
$54m
SERIES A
Total funding: $90.5m
Company benefits
- Flexible Paid Time off: We encourage team members to take the time off they need to recharge and be at their best
- 100% health, dental, vision coverage: We cover your entire monthly premiums, and 75% for spouses and dependents
- Equity, own a piece of Highnote: We want everyone at the company to share in our collective success
- 12-6 weeks paid parental leave: Birth parents receive 12 weeks paid leave, and up to 16 weeks away from work. Non-birth parents receive 6 weeks paid leave
- 401k Retirement Savings: We want to help you invest in your future
- Stipend for WFH: We give all employees a monthly stipend for their work-from-home expenses
- Free lunches during office days: If you work out of San Francisco, you receive free lunches when working from the office
- Team events and offsites: We value team bonding and collaboration in-person when applicable
Company values
- Customer Obsession: We obsess over the challenges our customers face and create inspired solutions that empower them to differentiate and win
- Executional Excellence: We believe results matter and that a disciplined and thoughtful approach leads to phenomenal outcomes
- Intentional Inclusion: We cultivate a trusting, transparent environment where everyone has a voice, believing that diversity of thought leads to phenomenal work from our teams and fantastic results for our customers
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
John MacIlwaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously CTO of Morgan Stanley's Private Client Group, and Head of Global Development at Visa.
Kin Kee
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously founded KCUBE SOlutions. They also spent 4 years at Lending CLub as the VP of Technology, and 3 years at Braintree as the Director of Architecture.
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