Sr. Controller

Compensation: $171,000 – $225,000 Industry: Mortgage Servicing / Financial Services Experience Required: 15+ years in Accounting, including 10+ years in senior accounting leadership Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Certification: CPA or equivalent professional certification Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to oversee accounting, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, and audit operations for a large real estate and mortgage services organization. The ideal candidate must have extensive mortgage servicing accounting experience, strong financial leadership skills, and experience managing complex accounting operations within a large financial services organization. Key Responsibilities Accounting Leadership: Oversee daily accounting operations, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting across multiple business entities. Financial Reporting: Manage month-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial statements. Mortgage Servicing Accounting: Oversee mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuations and ensure compliance with mortgage servicing accounting standards. Audits & Compliance: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and regulators. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and mortgage investor reporting requirements. Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, bank reconciliations, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance. Internal Controls: Develop and maintain accounting policies, financial controls, and fraud prevention procedures. Budgeting & Forecasting: Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial systems. Team Leadership: Manage, train, mentor, and develop accounting professionals. Contract Review: Review financial contracts to determine asset ownership and proper accounting treatment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent professional certification. 15+ years of progressive accounting experience. 10+ years in senior accounting leadership within mortgage servicing or related financial services, including Controller-level experience. Direct experience with mortgage servicing accounting and mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuations. Experience managing accounting operations within a large or complex financial services organization. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with investor reporting requirements for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. Experience overseeing payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and financial reporting. Experience using mortgage servicing platforms and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven experience managing accounting teams and communicating financial results to senior executives. Preferred Skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial decision-making skills. Experience improving accounting processes and implementing financial controls. Ability to manage multiple audits, reporting deadlines, and business entities. Strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities. Experience leading organizational change and financial system improvements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Executive Recruiting Agency, LLC