VP Assistant Controller

Lendistry

VP Assistant Controller managing the accounting department at Lendistry, a minority-led fintech lender providing economic opportunities for small businesses. Overseeing monthly close cycles and ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $171,200 - $194,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures maintenance of complete and accurate general ledgers and financial records for the entire enterprise
Review and approve all vouching schedules
Takes ownership and ensures timely close of monthly close process
Prepares all internal accounting related reports including but not limited to the monthly close package
Ensures required financial reporting, pro-forma reporting and any other required analyses are complete, accurate and timely (including all SBA and other government requirements)
Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, enforcing, and maintaining policies and procedures
Ensures accurate maintenance of bank account, balance, bank/Treasury systems and bank cost information
Support the maintenance of cash management policies and procedures to ensure changing business requirements are met as well as adherence to SOX controls and other banking regulations
Coordinates a service plan with the independent accounting firm including interim reviews and the year-end audit, culminating in interim and year-end financial reporting to the SBA and other external parties
Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance, including income taxes and operating taxes with Deloitte
Provides leadership, direct supervision, training, and development of staff and ensures efficient and effective use of staff
Contributes to business planning process, supports mergers and acquisitions and special projects, and accepts other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Performs other reporting and analysis as required
Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and statements of changes in equity
Assist with quarterly MD&A to communicate results to external parties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
10+ Years Work Experience
CPA and/or MBA Preferred
Experience in Banking/Financial Services Industry
Experience Leading an Accounting Team
NetSuite and Workiva experience Preferred
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data query
Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, V Look Up, Use of IF Statements)
Technical Accounting research

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Birthday Day Off
12 Paid Company Holidays
401(k) Match
FSA and HSA
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development Courses
In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices)
In Office Engagement Activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisTax ComplianceTechnical Accounting ResearchMonthly Close ProcessConsolidated Financial StatementsVouching SchedulesCash Management PoliciesSBA ReportingBanking RegulationsSOX Controls

Soft Skills

LeadershipTraining and DevelopmentEffective Communication

Certifications

CPAMBA