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, accurate financial reporting, liaising with external financial audit firms, assessing mortgage servicing rights, and managing internal reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for Fay Group entities
• Ensure timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting
• Liaise with external financial audit firms
• Audit and assess mortgage servicing rights
• Manage internal reporting, disbursement reviews, payroll, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and coordination of multiple audits
• Document management's position on current and emerging accounting treatments under U.S. GAAP
• Enhance key accounting processes and controls, update procedures, and act as the finance executive liaison with auditors and regulators
• Support the development and growth of the accounting team by providing guidance and working collaboratively to develop, enhance, and document policies and procedures
• Review 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
• 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
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize under tight deadlines
• Self-directed and proactive in surfacing questions, opportunities, issues, and concerns
• Professional maturity, integrity, and confidentiality

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
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize under tight deadlines
• Self-directed and proactive in surfacing questions, opportunities, issues, and concerns
• Professional maturity, integrity, and confidentiality

Pay

$175,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time

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