Senior Controller – Mortgage Servicing

Together We Talent•Tampa, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to lead enterprise accounting, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, and financial control functions for a large, complex financial services organization. This is a senior accounting leadership position requiring significant mortgage servicing finance experience, Controller-level leadership, deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and expertise with mortgage servicing rights, investor reporting, audits, controls, and regulatory compliance. Candidates must be based in or able to work from Tampa, Florida; Dallas, Texas; or Rosemont, Illinois. Position Overview The Senior Controller will lead accounting activities across multiple business entities and oversee the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of enterprise financial reporting. The position is responsible for month-end close, accounting operations, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and external audits. The Senior Controller will also serve as a senior finance liaison with auditors and regulators and provide technical accounting leadership regarding current and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements. A major component of this position involves mortgage servicing accounting, including mortgage servicing rights valuation and investor reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA or equivalent professional certification
15+ years of progressive accounting experience
10+ years of senior accounting experience within mortgage servicing or closely aligned financial services segments
Controller-level experience
Significant experience within a complex mortgage servicing environment
Previous people management and accounting team leadership experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Knowledge of mortgage investor reporting requirements, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae
Experience with mortgage servicing rights valuation and accounting
Financial audit and regulatory compliance experience
Strong internal controls background
Experience with enterprise accounting systems
Experience with mortgage servicing platforms
ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong financial reporting and analysis capabilities
Experience presenting complex financial information to executive stakeholders
Mortgage servicing experience is a primary requirement
Controller-level accounting leadership experience
10+ years of senior accounting experience within mortgage servicing or an applicable financial services segment
Experience within a large or complex mortgage servicing environment rather than primarily small-bank or small-mortgage-shop experience
Strong understanding of MSR accounting and valuation
Knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae investor reporting requirements
Deep U.S. GAAP and technical accounting knowledge
Experience leading external audits and working with regulators
Strong internal controls and risk management background
Experience leading sizable accounting teams and developing managers
Enterprise ERP and mortgage servicing platform experience
Must be located in or able to work from Tampa, Dallas, or Rosemont

Nice To Haves

Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily limited to small community banks or small mortgage operations are unlikely to have the scale and complexity required for this position.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting activities across multiple legal entities and business operations
Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
Oversee preparation and review of internal financial reporting
Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure intercompany accounts are appropriately reconciled and balanced
Oversee bank reconciliations and cash flow activities
Review disbursements and maintain appropriate financial controls
Support budgeting and forecasting activities
Provide accounting leadership for mortgage servicing operations
Collaborate with third-party valuation firms on mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuations
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial recognition of MSRs
Maintain compliance with applicable investor reporting requirements
Support financial reporting related to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and other applicable investors
Review contracts to determine asset ownership and appropriate financial recognition
Maintain strong compliance with U.S. GAAP
Research current and emerging accounting requirements
Document management's position regarding accounting treatments affecting business entities
Evaluate complex accounting matters and recommend appropriate treatment
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
Ensure financial reporting appropriately reflects contractual and economic arrangements
Serve as the primary liaison with external financial audit firms
Coordinate multiple financial and regulatory audits
Partner with auditors and regulators on accounting and financial matters
Maintain and enhance internal financial controls
Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate controls
Maintain controls designed to prevent and detect fraud
Support regulatory compliance requirements across the organization
Oversee cash flow management and related financial operations
Manage debt reporting requirements
Monitor lender covenant compliance
Ensure appropriate controls surrounding disbursements and cash activities
Support financial resource planning and enterprise cost management
Provide leadership over enterprise accounts payable
Oversee payroll operations
Maintain efficient and scalable accounting processes
Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
Support enterprise accounting and mortgage servicing systems
Lead and develop accounting professionals and managers
Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability
Build scalable accounting processes and organizational capabilities
Promote employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Present complex financial information to executive stakeholders
Partner across the organization on financial and operational initiatives
Provide financial insight to support business decisions
Lead cross-functional and matrixed projects
Establish credibility as a senior finance and accounting leader