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Full-Time

Controller

Posted on 6/27/2024

Public

Public

201-500 employees

Offers high-yield cash accounts and investment services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$180k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Requires onsite presence in Public's NYC office Monday-Thursday.

Category
Financial Controller
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
  • 7+ years combined experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and public company financial reporting function
  • Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and strong technical accounting skills
  • Experience with complex accounting issues such as M&A, warrant accounting, 606 revenue recognition
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel (Advanced, Pivot Tables, Vlookups, Conditional formulas)
  • High level of dedication to adhering to deadlines and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • High regard for confidentiality and 100% data integrity
  • Familiarity working with Finance and Accounting systems, preferably NetSuite and MineralTree or similar
Responsibilities
  • Ownership and accountability for accounting and reporting
  • Provide analyses and interpretation of technical accounting pronouncements
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable accounting standards
  • Direct management of the company’s tax reporting and compliance activities
  • Effectively manage the relationship with the company’s external audit partner
  • Drive strategy around ERP and HRIS
  • Help support overall team initiatives to embrace change and increase efficiency
  • Performs other duties as assigned or dictated by business needs

Public.com provides a high-yield cash account with a 5.1% annual percentage yield (APY), allowing customers to earn interest on their cash. It serves individual investors by offering a platform to buy bonds and trade equities, while sharing 50% of its options trading revenue with customers for transparency. The company uses artificial intelligence to deliver real-time data and analysis, helping users make informed investment decisions. Public.com aims to empower individual investors with accessible financial tools and information.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$244.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

39%

2 year growth

108%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Public.com's expansion into fixed income products like corporate and Treasury bonds provides retail investors with diversified investment opportunities.
  • The company's commitment to transparency and security, including SIPC insurance, builds trust and confidence among its users.
  • Public.com's innovative use of AI for financial analysis and insights can significantly enhance user experience and investment outcomes.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires Public.com to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The reliance on interest from high-yield cash accounts could be impacted by fluctuating interest rates, affecting revenue stability.

What makes Public unique

  • Public.com offers a high-yield cash account with a 5.1% APY, which is significantly higher than traditional savings accounts.
  • The platform's unique revenue-sharing model for options trading ensures transparency and aligns the company's interests with those of its customers.
  • Public.com leverages AI to provide real-time and historical data, enhancing the investment decision-making process for its users.

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Benefits

Health, dental, & vision

Parental leave

Sick leave

401k with 4% match

Gym memberships

FSA & HSA

Reproductive care

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