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).