Pylon

Controller

Menlo Park, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Mortgage, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 7-12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally in B2B fintech, mortgage, or financial services, with a deep understanding of GAAP and mortgage accounting, including loan origination, funding, servicing, and securitization. Previous ownership of month-end close, audits, compliance, and financial reporting is required, along with experience with loan accounting software and financial systems, and a CPA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

The Controller will own and operate all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, including GL, AR/AP, month-end close, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP; design and implement internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance with federal and state mortgage regulations; manage accounting for mortgage loan pipelines, warehouse lines, funding, and loan sales; collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches, new capital structures, and investor reporting; lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts; oversee audits and tax compliance; build scalable systems and processes to support automation and growth; evaluate and implement financial software tools; and prepare financial materials for board meetings, investors, and strategic partners.

Skills

Accounting
Financial Reporting
GAAP
Internal Controls
Financial Analysis
Mortgage Domain Knowledge
Fintech
Financial Infrastructure Development

Pylon

Digital mortgage integration platform for businesses

About Pylon

Pylon Lending provides a digital mortgage infrastructure that allows businesses to integrate mortgage services into their products efficiently. Their platform offers APIs and pre-built UI components, enabling clients, mainly in the financial and real estate sectors, to embed a complete digital mortgage experience with minimal coding. Unlike traditional mortgage services that require extensive infrastructure, Pylon offers a customizable Software Development Kit (SDK) that covers the entire mortgage origination process, from application to closing. This approach helps clients save time and reduce costs. Pylon's goal is to simplify the mortgage process for businesses, allowing them to launch new mortgage products quickly while enhancing customer satisfaction.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$8.3MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Medical, vision & dental
Unlimited PTO
Hardware allowance
Annual off-sites

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Pylon's market share.
Potential regulatory changes may require costly adjustments to Pylon's platform.
Reliance on Citi's trading desk for liquidity poses partnership risk.

Differentiation

Pylon offers a fully digital mortgage experience via APIs and pre-built UI components.
Freddie Mac approval enhances Pylon's credibility in the mortgage industry.
Pylon's platform allows quick integration of mortgage services, reducing time and cost.

Upsides

Citi's investment provides Pylon access to institutional-grade products and rates.
Pylon raised $8.5M in seed funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased AI adoption in mortgage underwriting can enhance Pylon's platform efficiency.

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