Sr. Controller

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Growth Resources, Inc. in Tampa, FL seeks a Sr. Controller with 15+ years in financial services and 10+ years in senior accounting roles within mortgage servicing.

CPA or equivalent certification is required. The role leads accounting, payroll, and AP for all entities, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting. The Senior Controller will liaison with external auditors, drive process improvements, manage cash flow and balance sheet reconciliations, and oversee audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification is required.
• More than 15 years of progressive accounting experience in financial services.
• 10+ years in a senior accounting role within mortgage servicing for financial services, including controller-level experience.
• Proven ability to lead people and teams with strong financial reporting and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting, MSR valuation, audits, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for the enterprise, including all entities.
• Ensure timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison with external audit firms and regulators.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and risk management.
• Oversee cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balances, and bank reconciliations.
• Direct internal reporting, disbursement reviews, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance.
• Document management’s position on current and emerging accounting treatments under GAAP.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Mortgage servicing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent

Job description

TITLE: Sr. Controller

ENVIRONMENT: Financial Services

LOCATION: Tampa, FL

COMPENSATION: RANGE: $170,000.00 - $225,000.00 DOQ

DEGREE: REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree / CPA or equivalent professional certification

CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer

EXPERIENCE: LEVEL: 15+ years experience in financial services industry

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: 5+ years leading a team

POSITION: SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for the enterprise, including all entities, ensuring timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting. The Senior Controller serves as the primary liaison with external financial audit firms and is accountable for identifying and implementing opportunities for process optimization. This position requires deep expertise in mortgage servicing finance or financial services segments, strong leadership, deep management skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement and risk management.

The Senior Controller collaborates with third-party valuation firms to assess mortgage servicing rights, ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, and support the budgeting and forecasting processes. The scope of responsibilities includes oversight for cash flow management, responsibility for maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring intercompany accounts are balanced, bank accounts are reconciled, and appropriate controls are in place to deter fraud. This role manages internal reporting, disbursement reviews, payroll, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and coordination of multiple audits. Further, the role will be responsible for documenting management’s position on current and emerging accounting treatments under United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP” or “GAAP”).

Additionally, this position leads efforts to enhance key accounting processes and controls, update procedures and act as the finance executive liaison with auditors and regulators. This role supports the development and growth of the accounting team by providing guidance and working collaboratively to develop, enhance, and document policies and procedures. This position is responsible for reviewing contracts to accurately determine asset ownership and ensure proper financial recognition.

Qualifications include:

• 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