Senior Mortgage Servicing Controller — Hybrid Leader

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group seeks a Senior Controller for Mortgage Servicing to lead enterprise accounting, MSR valuation, and US GAAP compliance in a large financial services environment.

This hybrid, direct-hire role requires 15+ years of accounting experience, with 10+ in senior mortgage-servicing positions, and a proven ability to guide audits, investor reporting, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 10 years of senior-level accounting experience within mortgage servicing or related financial services.
• Previous Controller-level experience.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mortgage servicing accounting and MSR valuation.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with investor reporting (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae).
• Experience leading financial audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise accounting systems and ERP (SAP/Oracle).
• Advanced Excel and strong accounting tech proficiency.
• Excellent executive-level communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions.
• Ensure timely month-end close and financial reporting.
• Oversee balance-sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, bank reconciliations, and cash-flow management.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and support regulatory audits.
• Coordinate MSR valuation with third-party firms.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee investor reporting related to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, debt reporting, and covenant compliance.
• Review contracts for asset ownership and financial recognition.
• Identify automation and process-improvement opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals.
• Present complex financial information to executives.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group seeks a Senior Controller for Mortgage Servicing to lead enterprise accounting, MSR valuation, and US GAAP compliance in a large financial services environment.

This hybrid, direct-hire role requires 15+ years of accounting experience, with 10+ in senior mortgage-servicing positions, and a proven ability to guide audits, investor reporting, and cross-functional teams.