Senior Controller – Mortgage Servicing (Hybrid, Direct Hire)

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking an experienced Senior Controller – Mortgage Servicing to lead enterprise accounting operations for a large U.S. financial services organization.

The role covers financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, AP, reconciliations, cash flow, and internal controls in a complex MSR environment. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of accounting experience, 10+ years at senior level in mortgage servicing or related field, CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 10+ years in senior-level accounting within mortgage servicing or related financial services.
• Controller-level experience.
• Strong MSR accounting and valuation knowledge.
• Experience with investor reporting (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and/or Ginnie Mae).
• Experience leading financial audits, internal controls, and regulatory-compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close and financial reporting.
• Oversee balance-sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, bank reconciliations, and cash-flow management.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and support regulatory and financial audits.
• Coordinate with third-party valuation firms regarding Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) valuation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
• Oversee investor reporting requirements related to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance.
• Review accounting treatments for current and emerging transactions and document management positions under U.S. GAAP.
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Review contracts to determine appropriate asset ownership and financial recognition.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, efficiency, and improved financial controls.
• Lead, coach, develop, and manage accounting professionals.
• Present complex financial information and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

MSR accounting

US GAAP

Investor reporting

ERP systems

Excel

Audits & controls

Team development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking an experienced Senior Controller – Mortgage Servicing to lead enterprise accounting operations for a large U.S. financial services organization.

The role covers financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, AP, reconciliations, cash flow, and internal controls in a complex MSR environment. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of accounting experience, 10+ years at senior level in mortgage servicing or related field, CPA, and strong GAAP knowledge.