Controller

About the Company

Alt is unlocking the value of alternative assets, starting with the $5 B trading-card market. We let collectors buy, sell, vault, and finance their cards in one place and we are backed by leaders at Stripe, Coinbase, Seven Seven Six, and pro athletes like Tom Brady and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close end-to-end and drive it toward a 5-day, fully reconciled, audit-ready close
• Lead the conversion from mixed cash/accrual to full US GAAP accrual across all revenue streams
• Own the chart of accounts and revenue recognition policy
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Manage the tax compliance calendar, including corporate and fund-level returns
• Own covenant and borrowing-base reporting for the asset-backed credit facility
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, reconciliations, and spend controls
• Manage outsourced providers with a mandate to bring work in-house over time

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on controllership
• Deep US GAAP knowledge with experience converting from cash/mixed-basis to full accrual
• Proven experience managing external audit relationships
• Experience in a marketplace, fintech, or lending environment
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, modern spend platforms (e.g., Ramp), and HRIS (e.g., Rippling)
• SQL/BI comfort to tie GL entries back to source data
• Experience managing outsourced, fractional, or offshore accounting teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with asset-backed lending or covenant/borrowing-base reporting
• Experience preparing a company for institutional fundraising or M&A diligence

Benefits

• Meaningful early-stage equity
• $100/month work-from-home stipend
• $200/month wellness stipend
• WeWork office stipend
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Generous paid parental leave
• Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA