Senior Controller

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller tolead and oversee the organization's accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions. This individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving continuous improvements across accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in mortgage servicing and financial services
, including a strong understanding of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), complex accounting structures, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a proven accounting leader who has operated within a large, sophisticated financial services environment and has successfully managed teams, multiple legal entities, and complex financial operations.

The Senior Controller will oversee the month-end andyear-end close processes, serve as the primary liaison with external auditors,and partner with executive leadership to support financial planning, risk management, and strategic business initiatives. This individual will also be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the accounting function.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions across multiple business entities.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, financial statements, and internal management reporting.
• Serveas the primary finance contact for external auditors and coordinate multiple financial, operational, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),applicable regulatory requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Oversee mortgage servicing rights (MSR) accounting and valuation processes,partnering with third-party valuation firms to ensure appropriate financial reporting and compliance.
• Document and communicate management's position on existing and emerging accounting standards and their impact on the organization.
• Manage cash flow activities, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and bank account reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, including controls designed to mitigate financial, operational, and fraud risks.
• Oversee disbursement reviews, payroll operations, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and related financial activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management initiatives.
• Review contracts and business arrangements to determine appropriate asset ownership, accounting treatment, and financial recognition.
• Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, increase efficiencies, and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Develop,maintain, and document accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional departments to address financial matters, assess business risks, and support organizational objectives.
• Recruit,develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor'sdegree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA required or equivalent professional accounting certification.
• 15+years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience incomplex financial services environments.
• 10+years of senior-level accounting leadership experience within mortgage servicing, including prior Controller or equivalent leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations for large, complex organizations with multiple legal entities and sophisticated financial structures.
• Extensive knowledge of mortgage servicing accounting, mortgage servicing rights(MSR) valuation, and related financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting requirements, and applicable standards related to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
• Proven experience managing external financial audits, regulatory examinations,internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and mortgage servicing systems,including SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, debt reporting, lender covenants,cost structures, and financial resource planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel,…