Senior Controller

The Senior Controller is responsible for leading the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for the enterprise, including all Fay Group entities. The role ensures timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting and serves as the primary liaison with external financial audit firms. The Senior Controller identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement and risk management. This position requires deep expertise in mortgage servicing finance or financial services and strong leadership and management skills. 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”) that do or would impact the entities within Fay Group. 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.

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

CPA, or equivalent professional certification

15+ years' progressive experience in accounting

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

Deep understanding of enterprise accounting systems, cash flow operations, cost structures, and financial resource planning

Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, with exceptional organizational and recordkeeping capabilities

Experience with mortgage servicing platforms and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Effective management skills to include talent selection, training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management

Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgement; strong problem-solving abilities

Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively lead matrix teams

Strong attention to detail; strong quality and compliance orientation

Must be based in or able to work from Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; or Rosemont, IL

Must be able to work in the hybrid arrangement required by the employer

10+ years' experience in a senior accounting role within mortgage servicing/financial services

Controller-level accounting experience

Significant mortgage servicing experience