Controller, Highnote
$140-180k
+ Equity in Highnote
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Card issuer and payments services
Job no longer available
Card issuer and payments services
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$140-180k
+ Equity in Highnote
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To address limitations in the growing embedded finance market.
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.
With a fresh $90M in funding, new acquiring capabilities, and a strong backing from major investors and partners, Highnote is clearly making its makr. As it continues to grow its platform and expand its global reach, the company is ready to be a key player in the future of embedded finance.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2025
$90m
SERIES B
Jul 2021
$42.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $144m
Company benefits
- Equity
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Parental Leave
- 401k Plan
- Paid Lunch During Work Days
- Work From Home Stipend
- Team Events and Offsites
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
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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