Corporate Controller – Accounting & Treasury

About the company

Coventry Structured Investments (CSI) creates alternative funding solutions for complicated, specialized situations where businesses need unusual capital support. The firm works closely with partner companies to design growth-oriented structures that combine innovation with disciplined risk management.

Role overview

CSI is hiring a Corporate Controller to establish and lead the accounting and treasury functions from the ground up. This is a foundational leadership position within a company that is expanding rapidly.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Key responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including payables, receivables, the general ledger, accruals, revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Run treasury activities end to end, such as cash handling, liquidity planning, cash placement, and movement of capital between entities.
• Oversee accounting across multiple entities, including SPVs, holding companies, and future fund entities.
• Prepare financial statements aligned with GAAP, along with internal reporting packs, KPI reporting, and dashboards.
• Create and maintain internal controls, audit preparedness, and strong financial governance practices.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and analysis of budget-to-actual variances.
• Work with external tax advisors on corporate and multi-entity tax compliance and filings.
• Strengthen financial systems, automation, and operating processes to support scaling.
• Contribute to structured transactions through financial modeling, capital planning, and treasury execution.
• Help recruit, shape, and grow the accounting and treasury team as the organization expands.

What the company is looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, and CPA qualification is strongly preferred.
• At least 8 years of accounting experience, with multi-entity exposure included.
• Hands-on treasury operations experience is mandatory.
• Prior experience managing audits is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and working familiarity with internal control frameworks.
• Background in financial services, alternative lending, structured finance, or fund environments is preferred.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, early-stage, high-growth setting.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities.

Why join CSI

• Play a central leadership role at the start of a firm positioned for major growth.
• Gain exposure to inventive transactions, complex capital requirements, and hands-on consulting work.
• Work directly with the founders on strategy, deal structure, and operational improvements.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, sound judgment, independence, and strong business insight.