Senior Controller

TITLE :  Sr. Controller

ENVIRONMENT :Financial Services

LOCATION :  Tampa, FL

COMPENSATION RANGE:  $170,000.00 - $225,000.00       DOQ

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelors Degree / CPA or equivalent professional certification

CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 15+ years experience in financial services industry

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: 5+ years leading a team

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable functions for the enterprise, including all entities, ensuring timely month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting. The Senior Controller serves as the primary liaison with external financial audit firms and is accountable for identifying and implementing opportunities for process optimization. This position requires deep expertise in mortgage servicing finance or financial services segments, strong leadership, deep management skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement and risk management.

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”).

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.

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, 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