Controller

About Players’ Lounge Players’ Lounge is a real-money gaming platform where users wager on their own video game performance. Our business processes high volumes of deposits, wagers, credits, service fees, payouts, etc. Precision, control, and financial clarity are critical to our operations. We are seeking an experienced Controller to own the integrity of our financials from end to end. Role Overview The Controller will be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Players’ Lounge’s financial operations. You will own the monthly close, manage AP/AR workflows, reconcile high-volume payment activity, prepare financial reporting packages, and work cross-functionally with product and data teams to ensure our projections reflect the complexity of the business. This is a hands-on execution role with direct visibility to the CEO and executive team. Core Responsibilities Monthly Close & Financial Reporting Own and prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Ensure all accounts are fully reconciled each month Deliver clean, accurate financial packages to the CEO Provide variance analysis and explanations as needed Accounts Payable & Receivable Manage AP/AR workflows using platforms such as Bill.com Ensure all vendor payments are reviewed, coded, and paid on time Maintain accurate expense tracking and documentation Oversee collections or receivables as applicable Prepare and issue annual 1099-MISC forms Payment Processing & Flow of Funds Reconcile high-volume payment processor activity (deposits, withdrawals, refunds, chargebacks) Understand and document flow of funds across platforms Identify discrepancies immediately and resolve them Monitor processor reserve balances and risk exposure Financial Forecasting & Modeling Work closely with the data team to prepare detailed financial projections Translate product-level metrics into revenue and cash flow forecasts Build and maintain rolling forecasts and scenario models Model unit economics and margin impact Support executive-level planning and decision-making Loans & Financial Obligations Track loan balances, interest, and payment schedules Maintain debt amortization schedules Monitor covenant compliance (if applicable) Ensure all financial obligations are met accurately and on time Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product, data, and executive teams to ensure financial reporting reflects operational reality Stay aligned with product updates that impact accounting treatment Support investor reporting and ad hoc financial requests Qualifications 3+ years of accounting experience Experience in high-volume transaction environments (fintech, gaming, marketplaces, payments, or similar) Strong understanding of payment processing and chargeback mechanics Experience reconciling complex flow-of-funds structures Experience owning full monthly close Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Experience with AP/AR systems such as Bill.com Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment Deep attention to detail and obsessive about tying out accounts Preferred: CPA (preferred but not required) Experience with stored value or customer liability accounts Experience preparing investor-facing reporting packages Location Fully remote (U.S.-based preferred).