Senior Controller, Mortgage Servicing Finance (Hybrid)

Fay Financial; Farmers Branch (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Program with Employer Matching

3 Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Wellness Initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Work Schedule with Remote Flex

Job summary

The Fay Group is seeking a Senior Controller to lead accounting, payroll, and accounts payable for the enterprise, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate reporting. You will be the primary liaison with external auditors and drive process improvements across Fay Group entities.

You will guide MSR valuation, intercompany reconciliations, and regulatory compliance under GAAP, while mentoring the accounting team and coordinating audits with lenders and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, or equivalent professional certification
• 15+ years’ progressive experience in accounting
• 10+ years’ experience in a senior accounting role within mortgage servicing for financial services segments, including Controller-level experience
• Previous experience managing people and leading teams
• Strong financial reporting, summarization, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex financial data to executive stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting requirements (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae), and MSR valuation, with experience in financial audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Deep understanding of enterprise accounting systems, cash flow operations, cost structures, and financial resource planning
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, with exceptional organizational and recordkeeping capabilities
• Experience with mortgage servicing platforms and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization to influence and drive required results
• Effective management skills to include talent selection, training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management
• Strength of leadership with proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish credibility, coupled with recognizing and supporting the organization’s culture, values, and priorities
• Collaborative and consultative work style
• Able to manage and lead change; agile; high learning agility
• Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation; able to link to business needs with tactical execution and results
• Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgement; strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively lead matrix teams
• Strong attention to detail; strong quality and compliance orientation
• Ability to effectively prioritize under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; effective time management for self and team
• Self-directed; ability to proactively surface questions, opportunities, issues, and concerns
• Professional maturity, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidential data and information
• Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude

Responsibilities

• This Senior Controller leads accounting, payroll, and accounts payable for The Fay Group and its entities, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate reporting
• Primary liaison with external audit firms and opportunities for process optimization
• Collaborates with third-party valuation firms to assess MSR and supports budgeting/forecasting
• Oversees cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balances, and bank reconciliations
• Manages internal reporting, disbursement reviews, payroll, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance
• Documents management positions on GAAP treatments affecting entities
• Leads efforts to enhance accounting processes, controls, and policies
• Supports development and growth of the accounting team; mentors staff
• Reviews contracts to determine asset ownership and proper financial recognition

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Leadership

MSR valuation

Intercompany accounting

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Stakeholder communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL

Hyperion

Job description

The Fay Group is seeking a Senior Controller to lead accounting, payroll, and accounts payable for the enterprise, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate reporting. You will be the primary liaison with external auditors and drive process improvements across Fay Group entities.

You will guide MSR valuation, intercompany reconciliations, and regulatory compliance under GAAP, while mentoring the accounting team and coordinating audits with lenders and regulators.