Job Description

Tala is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations across their U.S. and international entities. This high-impact role oversees global consolidation, U.S. financial reporting, technical accounting, and audit readiness while managing a distributed team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to execute and lead in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting for Tala’s U.S. parent entity
• Oversee global consolidation of international subsidiaries
• Own and advise on technical accounting areas
• Serve as the lead liaison for audits, lender reviews, and external advisors
• Support internal control processes
• Manage a cross-border team
• Act as operational point of contact for the accounting function
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
• Partner with the Accounting Optimization Team to drive automation and improve processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role and prior experience in public accounting
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proven experience managing complex audits
• Demonstrated ability to develop accounting policies and lead initiatives
• Proficiency in NetSuite
• Experience managing distributed teams

Benefits

• No benefits