Corporate Controller

Zippy was founded with one mission: to make getting a loan for a manufactured home simple, fast, and fully online. We believe modern manufactured homes are affordable, well-built, eco-friendly, and stylish, but finding a lender who understands this market can be challenging. That’s why Zippy focuses exclusively on manufactured home loans, offering a seamless, digital experience.

Headquartered in Dallas, TX, with an office in Tempe, AZ, Zippy provides home loans and insurance to manufactured home buyers throughout the United States. Our remote-first team is spread across cities like Dallas, Houston, Knoxville, Omaha, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and several other states and cities. Backed by institutional investors, we offer competitive pay, stock options, and excellent benefits. At Zippy, we pride ourselves on our commitment to finance happiness through the power of home. We are dedicated to enhancing consumers' financial outcomes and tackling the affordable housing crisis through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

We’re looking for a hands-on, highly analytical Corporate Controller to lead our accounting operations and bring rigor, transparency, and strategic thinking to our financial reporting. This role is perfect for a CPA with deep lending or servicing experience who thrives in dynamic, fast-growth environments. 

You’ll own the general ledger, build and scale internal controls, guide external audits, and partner with leadership on investor readiness and strategic finance initiatives. You’ll also be instrumental in supporting a SOC 1 environment and driving systems implementation as we prepare for national scale and future capital market transactions. 

• Lead all accounting functions including GL, revenue, cost recognition, and loan-level accounting. 

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with precision and speed. 

• Prepare timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements with supporting schedules and reconciliations. 

• Own the audit process and coordinate with external auditors and advisors. 

• Create internal dashboards and external reports for executive leadership, board, and capital partners. 

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities across departments. 

• Design and enforce robust financial controls that align with SOC 1 requirements and institutional expectations. 

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation standards. 

• Partner with Engineering and Product to embed compliance into platform workflows and reporting logic. 

• Monitor for gaps or process inefficiencies and drive resolution proactively. 

• Oversee accounting for loan originations, fees, reserves, and servicing activity. 

• Manage warehouse lending operations including draw reconciliation and interest tracking. 

• Collaborate with Risk and Servicing to ensure integrity across delinquency, recovery, and community recourse processes. 

• Build reporting capabilities that support forward-flow agreements, securitization, and investor diligence. 

• Lead accounting system upgrades and ERP implementation (NetSuite or comparable). 

• Enhance system workflows to support growing state footprints and product complexity. 

• Identify automation opportunities across reconciliation, reporting, and close processes. 

• Ensure accounting infrastructure can scale with product expansion and new capital structures. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• 10+ years of progressive experience, including prior leadership as Controller or Assistant Controller. 

• Active CPA license required, with a strong technical accounting foundation and deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 310, ASC 860-60 and other standards relevant to lending and financial instruments. 

• Strong command of internal controls and SOC 1 readiness. 

• Proven success leading ERP/accounting system implementations. 

• Excellent Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, modeling). 

• Clear communicator with executive presence and a collaborative mindset. 

• Experience in consumer lending (auto or mortgage), loan servicing, or specialty finance. 

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a hands-on approach and comfort operating in ambiguity 

• Exposure to chattel lending, warehouse lending, securitization, or forward-flow capital structures. 

• Familiarity with platforms like QuickBooks Online, NetSuite (or comparable ERP), FICS (or comparable servicing system), Salesforce, and BI/reporting tools. 

• Experience in a private equity or venture-backed company with high growth expectations. 

Please note that we are currently only hiring candidates who reside in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

Total Rewards

At Zippy, we're passionate about creating a workplace where people love to work. We put a lot of heart into building and nurturing a company culture that not only supports our team but also inspires them to do their best work.

Our benefits and perks are always evolving, but here’s what we offer right now:

• 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.

Beyond the tangible benefits:

• Core Values: At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Lead with Passion, Own It, Build a Better Way, Results Driven, and The Golden Rule. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire us to achieve our best every day.

• Join a Growing Team: Be part of a dynamic team at a pivotal moment in Zippy’s growth, where every contribution makes a significant impact.

• Innovative Work: Collaborate with sharp, passionate teammates to tackle unique challenges in the Manufactured Housing market, positioning our product as a top-tier lending solution.

• Supportive Culture: You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative environment that fosters camaraderie, respect, and a deep sense of belonging.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to empowering a diverse and inclusive workforce, celebrating our differences, and ensuring everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves to work.

• Inspirational Leadership: Work alongside leaders who are not only approachable but also dedicated to providing guidance, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.

• Meaningful Impact: Be part of a mission-driven team that’s making housing more affordable for everyone, helping prospective buyers secure fast and simple online loans to purchase manufactured homes. By joining Zippy you will help improve the lives of over 22 million Americans who live in manufactured homes today.

Zippy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status. If you are excited about the role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Nothing in this job posting should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.