Our client, a leading financial services company, is hiring a Senior Controller to join their team in Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, or Rosemont, IL. This is a full‑time role reporting to senior leadership.
You will lead all accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions across the enterprise, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely month‑end close processes. You'll serve as the primary liaison with external audit firms, manage regulatory compliance, and drive process optimization across the accounting function. This role requires managing a team and overseeing multiple complex accounting operations within a mortgage servicing environment.
What you'll do
- Oversee accounting, payroll, and accounts payable operations for all company entities
- Manage month‑end and period‑end close processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Serve as primary contact for external audit firms and coordinate financial audits
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, investor reporting requirements (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae), and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with third‑party valuation firms on mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuations
- Manage cash flow operations, bank reconciliations, and internal controls to prevent fraud
- Support budgeting, forecasting, lender covenant compliance, and debt reporting
- Lead the accounting team through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
- Review contracts to determine asset ownership and ensure proper financial recognition
- Enhance and document accounting processes, policies, and internal controls
- Manage enterprise accounting systems, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel reporting
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or equivalent professional certification
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 10+ years in a senior accounting role (Controller-level) within mortgage servicing for financial services
- Proven experience managing and leading accounting teams
- Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting requirements, and MSR valuation
- Strong background in financial audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Deep understanding of enterprise accounting systems, cash flow operations, and cost structures
- Strong financial reporting and communication skills; ability to present complex data to executives
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence across the organization
- Professional integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance and quality
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Pay and details
- Salary: $171,000-$225,000 per year
- Full‑time position
- Location: Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; or Rosemont, IL