Position Overview
Anastasia Talent Group is recruiting a Senior Controller on behalf of a confidential, established financial services organization specializing in mortgage servicing and related financial operations.
This senior leadership opportunity is designed for an experienced accounting executive with extensive mortgage servicing expertise, strong financial oversight capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to lead accounting operations across complex business entities.
The selected candidate will oversee enterprise accounting, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership to strengthen financial performance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Lead enterprise-wide accounting operations, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting across multiple business entities.
- Direct month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements.
- Oversee mortgage servicing rights (MSR) accounting and collaborate with third-party valuation firms to support accurate valuations and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), investor reporting standards, and applicable financial regulations.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with external auditors, regulatory representatives, and other financial stakeholders.
- Oversee cash flow management, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial disbursements.
- Manage debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and financial control procedures.
- Support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and executive-level financial analysis.
- Evaluate accounting treatments for complex financial transactions and document recommendations consistent with applicable accounting standards.
- Strengthen internal controls, identify financial risks, and implement improvements to accounting systems and operational processes.
- Review contractual arrangements to determine appropriate asset ownership and financial recognition.
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals while establishing clear performance standards and accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent professional certification.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience.
- At least 10 years of senior-level accounting experience within mortgage servicing, including Controller-level responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading accounting functions within complex mortgage servicing or financial services organizations.
- Comprehensive understanding of mortgage servicing rights (MSR), including valuation, accounting treatment, and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and investor reporting requirements involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
- Proven experience coordinating financial audits, strengthening internal controls, and supporting regulatory compliance.
- Experience managing accounting teams, developing financial professionals, and leading operational improvements.
- Advanced understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and mortgage servicing platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and strong financial analytical capabilities.
- Ability to communicate complex accounting and financial information effectively to executive leadership.
- Demonstrated success managing competing priorities and maintaining accuracy in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are advantageous:
- Experience overseeing accounting operations across multiple legal entities or business segments.
- Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
- Experience supporting large-scale mortgage servicing operations and complex institutional investor relationships.
- Demonstrated success implementing financial process improvements, system enhancements, and organizational change initiatives.
- Strong project management capabilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
Work Environment and Schedule
- Location: Tampa, Florida; Dallas, Texas; or Rosemont, Illinois.
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with an in-office presence required.
- Relocation Assistance: Not available.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
- Leadership Scope: Oversight of accounting functions, financial reporting, payroll, and accounts payable operations.
Candidates must currently reside in, or be independently able to work from, one of the designated locations.
Pay: Up to $99,999,999.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33610
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