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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 — lead the RFP process, drive vendor selection, and manage the end-to-end 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 complementary finance tools such as close management platforms (e.g., Numeric, Blackline, FloQast) and 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 San Antonio, TX — Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote work). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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