Controller

About Autoscribe
Autoscribe Corporation is a trusted leader in payment processing and consumer finance solutions, serving businesses nationwide since 1989. We specialize in high-volume consumer-to-business payment processing and fraud-identification services, helping organizations streamline transactions, reduce risk, and improve cash flow.

Our culture blends financial discipline with innovation—we’re a company that values precision, accountability, and forward-thinking problem solving. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Controller who is not only technically strong, but also excited to build, optimize, and lead within a dynamic fintech environment.

The Opportunity
Autoscribe is seeking an experienced, analytical, and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function. This role is central to the financial integrity of our business—overseeing high-volume transaction accounting, ensuring accuracy in earnings and cost of goods sold, and strengthening the systems that support our growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will play a key role in financial strategy, operational execution, and decision support. This is a high-impact leadership position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, detail-driven environment and wants to help shape the financial future of a growing organization.

What You’ll Do

Accounting Operations & Oversight

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, general ledger, and payroll
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting processes

Payment Reconciliation & Transaction Integrity

• Oversee reconciliation of high-volume payment flows and trust account disbursements
• Ensure precise matching of incoming funds, processor settlements, and merchant payouts
• Serve as a critical control point for transaction accuracy and financial integrity

Financial Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to leadership

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer to strengthen internal controls and fraud prevention measures
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, SOC 2 standards, and applicable regulations

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash concentration and movement from trust accounts
• Oversee forecasting and liquidity planning to support operational needs

Tax & External Coordination

• Act as liaison with external tax partners to ensure timely and accurate filings

Strategic Finance & Business Support

• Analyze program and campaign performance, including yield and profitability
• Support annual budgeting, variance analysis, and financial planning
• Provide insights that guide growth and operational decision-making

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Build a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA, CMA, or CCM strongly preferred

Experience

• 8 years of progressive accounting experience
• 4 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in fintech, payment processing, or high-volume transaction environments strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
• SQL or data querying experience is a plus

Knowledge

• Strong command of GAAP
• Familiarity with tax considerations including Section 179

Key Competencies

• Analytical Rigor: Ability to interpret complex transaction data, identify discrepancies, and validate automated outputs
• Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing financial records and transaction flows
• Leadership: Proven ability to develop and elevate a team
• Communication: Able to translate complex financial concepts into clear business insights

Why Autoscribe?

• Established, stable company with a strong reputation in Fintech
• High-impact role with direct CEO visibility
• Opportunity to shape and scale financial operations
• Collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented culture
• This position is a hybrid role, based in our Gaithersburg (soon to be Rockville) MD Location