Strategic Assistant Controller – Hybrid FinTech Finance

Tive, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vontive in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations for a fast-growing fintech business. You will oversee month-end close, enforce GAAP, manage loan accounting, consolidations, securitizations, and investments, and partner with FP&A and external auditors.

The role requires 7–10 years in accounting/finance, a CPA or equivalent, and 3+ years leading teams. Hybrid-on-site/remote work options are available, with a focus on scalable finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 3+ years in loan accounting.
• 3+ years of managerial experience leading accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a timely, accurate month-end close process.
• Streamline accounting processes; ensure GAAP compliance including loan accounting, consolidations, securitizations, and investments.
• ERP system implementation — lead RFP, vendor selection, and end-to-end deployment to modernize finance infrastructure.
• Manage annual financial statement audits and tax compliance with external auditors.
• Partner with FP&A and Capital Markets on forecasting, financing activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead technical accounting research and memo preparation for complex transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Close management platforms (Numeric, Blackline, FloQast)

Job description

Vontive is a growing FinTech company focused on leveraging our proprietary technology to make accessing capital fast and simple for real estate investors involved in fix-and-flip projects or rental property purchases. Vontive was founded by mortgage and technology veterans from Freddie Mac and Palantir, and is venture-backed by Citi, Zigg Capital, Founders Fund, Goldcrest, 8VC, XYZ, Village Global, and other well-known investors.

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Assistant Controller to help lead our accounting operations, strengthen our control environment, and scale processes to support a rapidly growing financial services business. This role will oversee core accounting functions, drive operational excellence, and partner cross-functionally to enable strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop a small, high-performing team across loan and corporate accounting, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
• Oversee a timely, accurate, and efficient month-end close process.
• Streamline accounting processes; ensure compliance with GAAP, including complex areas such as loan accounting, consolidations, securitizations, and investments.
• ERP system implementation — Drive the implementation to modernize and scale our finance infrastructure.
• Manage annual financial statement audits and tax compliance processes, serving as the key liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Partner with FP&A and Capital Markets on forecasting, financing activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead technical accounting research and accounting memo preparation for complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 3+ years in loan accounting.
• 3+ years of managerial experience leading accounting teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and implementations, plus experience with AI-driven process tools.
• Comfortable shifting between leadership and hands-on execution, with a strong attention to detail and bias toward solving problems.
• Consistently identifies opportunities to simplify processes, modernize systems, and strengthen the scalability of finance operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior technical accounting experience in one or more of the following areas is a strong plus:

• Revenue recognition — ASC 606
• Transfers and Servicing — ASC 860
• Consolidations — ASC 810
• Fair value election — ASC 825
• Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity — ASC 480
• Experience with warehouse lending facilities, securitizations, or other specialty lending products.

Location

Seattle, WA or San Antonio, TX — Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote work).