Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Controller – Mortgage / Financial Services
Irvine, CA | Full-Time | Exempt
Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 base + bonus

About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can own the close, strengthen controls, and deliver the financial insight that drives strategic decisions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the corporate accounting team and oversee timely, accurate monthly internal and external financial statements, annual audits, and budgets
• Manage accounts receivable operations, including billings, cash receipts application, and aging
• Own corporate income tax compliance, including state and local filings
• Design and maintain systems and internal controls that protect data integrity and support scalable growth
• Drive cash forecasting and cash management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Partner with the CFO on financial analysis, special projects, and ad hoc reporting
• Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of accounting staff

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Mortgage industry experience (required)
• Progressive accounting leadership experience, including ownership of the month-end close
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial/regulatory reporting experience
• Experience managing high-volume AP and AR transactions
• Proven track record managing audit relationships
• Excellent communication skills and a high standard of ethics and credibility

Preferred

• Active CPA (California)
• Mergers and acquisitions experience

Why Apply

• Competitive base salary of $150K–$170K plus bonus
• Direct reporting line to the CFO with visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to lead and shape the accounting function