Senior Controller

About the role

The Senior Controller is responsible for leading the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for The Fay Group, overseeing all Fay Group entities. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting
• Serving as the primary liaison with external financial audit firms
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process optimization
• Collaborating with third-party valuation firms to assess mortgage servicing rights, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Oversight for cash flow management, maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring intercompany accounts are balanced, bank accounts are reconciled, and appropriate controls are in place to deter fraud
• Managing internal reporting, disbursement reviews, payroll, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and coordinating multiple audits
• Leading efforts to enhance key accounting processes and controls, update procedures, and act as the finance executive liaison with auditors and regulators
• Supporting the development and growth of the accounting team by providing guidance and working collaboratively to develop, enhance, and document policies and procedures
• Reviewing contracts to accurately determine asset ownership and ensure proper financial recognition

Responsibilities

• Leading accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for Fay Group entities
• Ensuring timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting
• Serving as primary liaison with external financial audit firms
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process optimization
• Collaborating with third-party valuation firms to assess mortgage servicing rights, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Oversight for cash flow management, maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring intercompany accounts are balanced, bank accounts are reconciled, and appropriate controls are in place to deter fraud
• Managing internal reporting, disbursement reviews, payroll, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and coordinating multiple audits
• Leading efforts to enhance key accounting processes and controls, update procedures, and act as the finance executive liaison with auditors and regulators
• Supporting the development and growth of the accounting team by providing guidance and working collaboratively to develop, enhance, and document policies and procedures
• Reviewing contracts to accurately determine asset ownership and ensure proper financial recognition

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, or equivalent professional certification
• 15+ years’ progressive experience in accounting
• 10+ years’ experience in a senior accounting role within mortgage servicing for financial services segments, including Controller-level experience
• 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
• Deep 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
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, with exceptional organizational and recordkeeping capabilities
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization to influence and drive required results
• Effective management skills to include talent selection, training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management
• Proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
• Proven ability to quickly establish credibility, coupled with recognizing and supporting the organization’s culture, values, and priorities
• Collaborative and consultative work style
• Able to manage and lead change; agile; high learning agility
• Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation; able to link to business needs with tactical execution and results
• 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
• Ability to effectively prioritize under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; effective time management for self and team
• Self-directed; ability to proactively surface questions, opportunities, issues, and concerns
• Professional maturity, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidential data and information
• Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, or equivalent professional certification
• 15+ years’ progressive experience in accounting
• 10+ years’ experience in a senior accounting role within mortgage servicing for financial services segments, including Controller-level experience
• 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
• Deep 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
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, with exceptional organizational and recordkeeping capabilities
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization to influence and drive required results
• Effective management skills to include talent selection, training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management
• Proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
• Proven ability to quickly establish credibility, coupled with recognizing and supporting the organization’s culture, values, and priorities
• Collaborative and consultative work style
• Able to manage and lead change; agile; high learning agility
• Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation; able to link to business needs with tactical execution and results
• 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
• Ability to effectively prioritize under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; effective time management for self and team
• Self-directed; ability to proactively surface questions, opportunities, issues, and concerns
• Professional maturity, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidential data and information
• Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude

Skills

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll Management
• Accounts Payable
• External Financial Audit
• Third-Party Valuation
• Mortgage Servicing Rights Assessment
• Compliance with Accounting Standards
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Enterprise Accounting Systems
• Cash Flow Operations
• Cost Structures
• Financial Resource Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Contract Review
• Financial Recognition

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Employer Matching
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for Hybrid Work Schedule with Remote Flex Days

Pay

$175,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time