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:

• Timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting
• Primary liaison with external financial audit firms
• Identifying and implementing process optimization opportunities
• Collaborating with third-party valuation firms
• Oversight for cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany account balancing
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Leading efforts to enhance key accounting processes and controls
• Documenting management's position on current and emerging accounting treatments
• Coordinating multiple audits
• Providing guidance to the accounting team
• Reviewing contracts for asset ownership and financial recognition

Responsibilities

The Senior Controller oversees the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for The Fay Group, including:

• Ensuring timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting
• Managing internal reporting, disbursement reviews, payroll, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance
• Leading efforts to enhance key accounting processes and controls
• Documenting management's position on current and emerging accounting treatments
• Coordinating multiple audits
• Providing guidance to the accounting team
• Reviewing contracts for asset ownership and financial recognition

Requirements

Qualifications include:

• 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
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting requirements, and MSR valuation
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Self-directed and able to manage change
• Strong business acumen and 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
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting requirements, and MSR valuation
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Self-directed and able to manage change
• Strong business acumen and fiscal and technical aptitude

Skills

• Deep expertise in mortgage servicing finance or financial services segments
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Proactive approach to process improvement and risk management
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Self-directed and able to manage change
• Strong business acumen and fiscal and technical aptitude

Benefits

Featured 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

The hiring range for this position is between $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually.

Schedule

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company Information

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