Senior Controller, Mortgage Servicing

BSD Business Consulting•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Controller will lead accounting for a large, fast-growing mortgage servicing and real estate services firm. The role owns the close, audits, and controls across all company entities and reports to senior finance leadership. The company is a fully integrated real estate and mortgage services firm with more than 1,100 employees in 10 U.S. locations, servicing tens of billions of dollars in assets for more than 50 institutional clients. The position is hybrid and requires living in the Chicago area. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or equivalent certification.
At least 15 years of accounting experience.
At least 10 years in senior accounting roles in mortgage servicing, including Controller-level experience.
Background at a mid-size or large servicer or subservicer.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, MSR valuation, and investor reporting for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
Experience with audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with an ERP such as SAP or Oracle and a mortgage servicing platform.
Proven people leadership and clear communication with executives.
Must live in the Chicago area.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting, payroll, and accounts payable for all company entities.
Run a timely month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and regulators.
Work with outside valuation firms on mortgage servicing rights (MSR).
Maintain accurate balance sheet, bank, and intercompany reconciliations, with strong fraud controls.
Oversee cash flow, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance.
Support budgeting and forecasting.
Set GAAP positions and review contracts for appropriate accounting treatment.
Improve processes, policies, and controls.
Coach and develop the accounting team.