SVP, Controller
Cross River · Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
Posted 26 days ago · $280,000.00 - $350,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Cross River's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Cross River's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cross River
- high 21 stale, 1 reposted of 41 open
- Hiring momentum
- 50 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cross River's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cross River.
About this role
The Senior Vice President, Controller at Cross River will lead the financial governance and reporting functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards. This role involves overseeing financial operations related to lending, tax compliance, revenue management, and procurement, while managing a controllership team of over 30 professionals. The position requires strategic leadership to support the company's growth and operational efficiency in a fast-paced banking environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cross River as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA required
- 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting/controllership roles
- At least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity managing multiple functions
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting for banking institutions
- Prior experience in a regulated banking environment
Nice to have
- Experience supporting IPO readiness or public company reporting
- Experience with crypto/digital asset accounting and stablecoin-related financial products
- Familiarity with embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) business models
- Knowledge of API-driven banking platforms and their impact on financial reporting and controls
- CECL modeling exposure and familiarity with credit loss accounting frameworks
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed in the posting
- Role involves managing a large team, which may indicate high expectations and pressure
- Experience in a regulated banking environment is strongly preferred, which may limit candidates without this background
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Listed by Cross River on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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