Controller

CAPITAL CENTER LLC•Glen Allen, VA

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About The Position

CapCenter, founded in Richmond in 1997, is a financial services company that integrates mortgage, realty, and insurance services to simplify homeownership. The company's mission is to make the process of buying a home faster, more affordable, and protected. CapCenter is known for its Zero Closing Cost mortgage and has experienced growth through client trust and referrals. The company fosters a collaborative environment where professionals can develop their careers and impact clients' lives. This role is for a hands-on Controller who will build the accounting function from the ground up. The position requires deep technical accounting knowledge and involves owning the books for a multi-line financial services business, designing controls and audit posture, leading a new team, and partnering with the CFO on critical financial decisions. This is a foundational accounting hire for a growing company. The Controller will be responsible for the entire accounting function, including the close process, general ledger, US GAAP financial reporting, technical accounting, external audits, internal control environment, and team management. The role involves signing off on financial statements and serving as the primary accounting contact for auditors, regulators, warehouse lenders, and internal business partners. The Controller will report to the CFO and collaborate on building the accounting and finance department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA required.
10+ years of progressive experience, including ownership of a full close cycle and external audit.
Deep US GAAP technical accounting skills, with the ability to research, write, and defend accounting positions.
Demonstrated experience leading an external audit as the primary company contact.
Hands-on close experience; comfortable performing the work directly.
Clear communication skills, capable of briefing auditors, tax advisors, and operational partners with precision.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (NetSuite, Sage, or comparable mid-market ERP).
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly and act with professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Mortgage banking, specialty finance, or other regulated financial services experience.
Public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) background.
Experience scaling an accounting function during a build-out or restructure.
Familiarity with Encompass LOS and warehouse lender reporting.
MBA or advanced tax/accounting credential.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including calendar management, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and tie-outs.
Produce timely and accurate US GAAP financial statements on a consistent schedule.
Manage statutory and regulatory reporting, including warehouse lender financials, agency reporting, state licensing support, and covenant inputs.
Oversee technical accounting positions related to mortgage banking GAAP, such as loan sales (ASC 860), gain on sale, warehouse line activity, MSR creation and amortization, derivative mark-to-market (ASC 815), fair-value accounting (ASC 820), and loan-level fee capitalization (ASC 310-20).
Lead the external audit relationship, including walkthroughs, providing sample support, defending accounting positions, reviewing disclosures, and managing remediation efforts.
Research, write, and defend technical accounting memos for significant judgments.
Design and maintain the internal control environment over financial reporting, including segregation of duties, journal entry review, reconciliation review, approval thresholds, and exception handling.
Manage the accounting system stack (GL, AP, banking, expense management) and collaborate with the Technology department on integrations, automation, and reporting.
Document processes and controls to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness.
Oversee accounting for all service lines, including commissions, settlement and escrow activity, intercompany allocations, and consolidation across affiliated entities.
Partner with the CFO on treasury controls, such as wire approvals, custodial reconciliations, and segregation of duties.
Collaborate with leaders in mortgage operations, secondary marketing, real estate, and insurance to ensure financial reporting aligns with operational activities.
Build, manage, coach, and develop the accounting team in conjunction with the CFO.
Establish high standards for accuracy, accountability, and execution within the accounting team.
Drive initiatives to enhance financial accuracy, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency, aiming for a faster, cleaner, and more defensible closing process.