Deputy Controller

About the CompanyWe are a well-funded, growth-stage real estate fintech company transforming how residential transactions are originated, structured, and closed. Our platform combines proprietary financial products with technology to deliver certainty and speed to homeowners and real estate professionals alike. We operate across multiple legal entities and are scaling rapidly toward institutional-grade financial infrastructure. The company is in stealth mode; details will be shared with qualified candidates.The RoleThe Deputy Controller is a hands-on, execution-focused accounting leader who will be the operational engine of our accounting function. Reporting to the CFO, this person will own day-to-day accounting activities, drive the monthly close, and serve as the primary administrator of our ERP and workflow tools. This is an ideal role for a CPA who wants to move from public accounting into a dynamic fintech environment with real ownership and a clear path to Controller.Key Responsibilities•      Execute all day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger maintenance•      Prepare and post journal entries; perform account analyses and reconciliations across all entities as part of the monthly close•      Own the close calendar and coordinate across teams to ensure on-time, accurate completion of month-end and quarter-end close•      Prepare intercompany schedules and support consolidation entries under the direction of the Controller•      Maintain and reconcile cash accounts across entities; support daily cash positioning and liquidity tracking•      Serve as system administrator and power user for the ERP platform (Sage Intacct or similar); support implementation of workflow automation tools•      Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for the annual financial statement audit•      Prepare and file routine tax and compliance reports; support external advisors on tax matters as needed•      Document accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring processes•      Support the Controller on ad hoc financial analysis, reporting projects, and operational initiativesQualifications•      CPA required (or actively pursuing licensure); public accounting background preferred•      5–7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting roles•      Real estate, lending, fintech, or other transaction-intensive industry experience is a plus•      Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions•      Hands-on experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct proficiency is a plus•      Experience supporting or participating in a financial statement audit process•      Comfortable managing recurring close processes with tight deadlines and high accuracy standards•      Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling); experience with reporting tools a plus•      Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage competing priorities•      Collaborative, communicative, and eager to grow in a fast-scaling startup environment•      Salary + bonus range (depending on experience): $150,000 - $225,000