Siddharth Verma
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Finance and controllership executive with over 15 years of experience in developing accounting frameworks within high-growth, regulated sectors. Proficient in U.S. GAAP, SEC compliance, and technical accounting, with a proven ability to enhance financial operations through automation and platform integration. Demonstrated success in leading audit readiness initiatives, establishing control frameworks, and formulating financial policies in financial services and technology-focused environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
Column National Association (National bank)
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Built and led the controllership function at a high-growth infrastructure bank, overseeing accounting, policy, audit, and reporting operations from inception.
- Leveraged AI-driven reconciliation tools and automation frameworks to implement a 2-day month-end close, and enhance real-time financial reporting, reducing manual dependencies, and improving data integrity across accounting workflows.
- Directed all technical accounting matters across U.S. GAAP areas: ASC 606 (Revenue), ASC 842 (Leasing), ASC 718 (Share-Based Comp), ASC 815 (Derivatives), ASC 825/860 (Financial Instruments), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 320 (Investments in debt securities).
- Implemented GAAP-compliant processes for financial reporting, internal controls, and close cycles, supporting 30x transaction and volume growth.
- Owned quarterly close, bank call reporting, and external audit processes; ensured full regulatory and operational compliance under banking standards.
- Established company-wide accounting policies and automated reconciliation frameworks in collaboration with engineering and product teams.
- Led FP&A alignment through forecasting, budget planning, and variance reporting to support product development and business scaling.
- Worked very closely with the Engineering, Investment, Treasury, Capital, and product teams to support new product initiatives and executive decision-making with technical guidance and controls design.
- Partnered with legal, compliance, and engineering to embed financial accuracy and control logic directly into platform-level infrastructure.
Senior Manager – Financial Accounting Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
New York, NY
06.2013 - 12.2021
- Led IPO readiness and SEC reporting for technology and FinTech clients, including MD&A drafting, 10-Q/10-K preparation, and comment letter resolution.
- Managed accounting advisory projects involving financial instruments, derivatives and hedging, revenue recognition, consolidations, leasing, equity classification, and crypto-asset guidance.
- Directed GAAP policy creation, controls evaluation, and audit remediation for late-stage startups and publicly listed entities.
- Supervised and developed a team of 15+ technical accounting professionals across global financial services and digital asset engagements.
- Collaborated with legal, finance, and engineering teams to streamline data extraction, close cycles, and audit-ready documentation.
- Authored EY’s internal whitepapers on crypto accounting and participated in shaping firm-wide guidance on evolving finance instruments.
- Conducted technical training sessions for C-level executives across payments, FinTech, and banking sectors.
Assistant Controller
PineBridge Investments
New York, NY
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed accounting operations and reporting for U.S., European, and Latin American entities, ensuring global GAAP compliance and audit delivery.
- Designed and implemented firm-wide accounting policies and control procedures via the Finance Policy Document initiative.
- Prepared and consolidated financial statements and partnered with auditors for timely review and submission.
- Built models for intangible impairment, stock-based valuation, and multi-currency accounting scenarios.
- Provided accounting treatment guidance and position memos on valuation, equity, and investment structuring.
Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
New York, NY
01.2006 - 10.2011
- Led financial audits and internal control reviews for global banking institutions under U.S. GAAP and IFRS frameworks.
- Managed large teams executing SOX 404 programs, risk assessments, and accounting treatment documentation for public companies.
- Provided technical positions on financial instruments, consolidation (FIN 46R), and fair value accounting (FAS 157/159).
- Interfaced with CFOs, controllers, and regulators during financial statement review cycles and audit committee presentations.
Education
M.P.A. & B.B.A. - Accounting
University of Texas at Austin – McCombs School of Business
Skills
- Finance and accounting scaling
- Automation and optimization
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Technical accounting and compliance
- Product setup
- Audit management
- Internal controls
Websites
Certification
- CFA
- CPA
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
Column National Association (National bank)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager – Financial Accounting Advisory Services
Ernst & Young
06.2013 - 12.2021
Assistant Controller
PineBridge Investments
10.2011 - 06.2013
Audit Manager
KPMG LLP
01.2006 - 10.2011
M.P.A. & B.B.A. - Accounting
University of Texas at Austin – McCombs School of Business
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