Head of Accounting

IFG US; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US in the Chicago area is partnering with a middle market financial services company to hire a Senior Corporate Controller. You will lead a team of 3 direct and 8-10 indirect reports across corporate accounting, AR/AP, and payroll, ensuring accurate month-end close and strong internal controls.

The role reports to the Corporate CFO, involves budgeting/forecasting, MSR valuation, debt reporting, and liaison with auditors and regulators. Hybrid model—3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 10+ years in senior accounting roles within mortgage servicing or financial services.
• Controller-level experience with demonstrated people and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, MSR valuation, investor reporting requirements, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with mortgage servicing platforms and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting for all entities.
• Ensure timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate audits.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, lenders and valuation firms.
• Lead MSR valuation, budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor debt reporting and lender covenant compliance.
• Review contracts for asset ownership and financial recognition.
• Develop the team through coaching and performance management.
• Drive process improvements and policy development.

Skills

People leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

IFG US is partnering with a middle market financial services company in the Chicago area looking for a Senior Corporate Controller. Reporting to the Corporate CFO, this role will lead and manage a team of three direct reports and 8-10 indirect reports, all within corporate accounting, AR/AP, and payroll. The company recently made a sizable acquisition, adding to it's growing list of acquisitions made by the owner of the company, with more to come! It's an exciting time to be a part of the organization as they are poised for continued growth.

They operate on a hybrid model of 3 days a week in the office.

Compensation is $175,000 - $225,000 base plus a discretionary bonus.

The Senior Corporate Controller oversees Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting for all company entities. This role is responsible for timely month-end close, accurate financial reporting, cash flow management, reconciliations, internal controls, audit coordination, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.

The role serves as the primary finance liaison with external auditors, regulators, lenders, and third-party valuation firms.

Key responsibilities include: MSR valuation, budgeting and forecasting, debt and lender covenant reporting, payroll, disbursement reviews, intercompany accounting, bank reconciliations, and fraud-prevention controls. The role also documents accounting positions on current and emerging U.S. GAAP matters and reviews contracts to ensure proper asset ownership and financial recognition.

This position leads efforts to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and maintain effective policies and procedures. The Senior Controller also develops and leads the accounting team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and collaboration while supporting the organization’s financial and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 10+ years in senior accounting roles within mortgage servicing or financial services.
• Controller-level experience with demonstrated people and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, MSR valuation, investor reporting requirements, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with mortgage servicing platforms and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.