Location: Remote • Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
Own all corporate accounting operations, including GL, revenue recognition, cost allocation, and partner with our Director of Loan Accounting on loan-level accounting.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with speed, accuracy, and rigor.
Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements with supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
Manage external audit relationships and oversee annual financial statement audits.
Develop internal dashboards and executive reporting packages to drive insights for senior leadership, board members, and capital partners.
Drive cross-functional alignment with FP&A on forecasting, planning, and variance analysis.
Serve as the right hand to the Finance leader in strategic finance initiatives.
Collaborate on corporate budgeting, scenario modeling, and long-range financial planning.
Support financial analyses to guide decision-making on growth strategy, capital allocation, and investor readiness.
Partner on investor presentations, board materials, and capital markets transactions including forward flow, securitizations, or other structured finance instruments.
Design and implement robust internal controls aligned with SOC 1 and institutional-grade compliance standards.
Maintain up-to-date accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
Proactively identify risk areas or control gaps and drive remediation with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to operationalize compliance workflows within platform infrastructure.
Oversee accounting treatment for loan originations, servicing, fee structures, reserves, and recoveries.
Manage warehouse lending operations including draw reconciliations, interest tracking, and collateral reporting.
Partner with Risk and Servicing to ensure end-to-end financial data integrity across delinquency and recovery workflows.
Build reporting capabilities that support securitization, forward flow diligence, and institutional investor requirements.
Lead accounting system upgrades and drive implementation of ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite).
Build scalable workflows that support geographic expansion and increasing product complexity.
Identify and execute automation opportunities to improve reconciliation, close processes, and reporting timelines.
Ensure accounting infrastructure can support a growing national footprint and capital structure innovation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including prior tenure as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
Active CPA license with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 310, ASC 860-60, and other standards relevant to lending and financial instruments.
Deep experience with internal controls and SOC 1 readiness.
Proven track record leading ERP or accounting system implementations.
High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
Clear communicator with executive presence and collaborative style.
Prior experience in consumer lending (auto, mortgage, or specialty finance) and loan servicing.
A builder mindset: thrives in ambiguity, operates with ownership, and can toggle between strategy and execution.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with the potential for annual bonuses and variable pay, depending on your skills and experience.
Equity for All: As a part of our commitment to shared success, all employees receive equity in the company, allowing you to share in the growth and achievements of Zippy.
Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-subsidized benefits like STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your family.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of medical & dependent care FSAs to help manage your expenses.
Training & Licensing Support: We invest in your professional growth with resources for training and licensing.
Paid Time Off: We offer generous PTO—and we encourage you to use it!
Wellbeing Programs: Access a variety of wellbeing resources, including Headspace, Gympass+, Fetch, Spring Health, SoFi, Perkspot, Ladder, and more through our Sequoia Wellbeing Programs.
Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
No Meeting Wednesdays: Enjoy a mid-week break from meetings to focus and recharge.
Vibrant Slack Community: Engage with colleagues in our lively remote Slack community, featuring fun channels that connect people around shared interests like travel, pets, sports, food, and more.
Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within, offering you opportunities to grow your career with us.
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