Sr. Financial Controller

Hiring: Sr. Controller

Location: Dallas, TX Tampa, FL Rosemont, IL

Salary: $170,000 – $225,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time Hybrid

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a senior-level Controller with extensive mortgage servicing and financial services accounting experience. This role will lead enterprise accounting, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, audit coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting process improvement while providing financial leadership across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting functions

Oversee timely month-end and year-end close processes

Manage cash flow, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounts, and bank reconciliations

Oversee internal reporting, disbursement reviews, debt reporting, and lender covenant compliance

Coordinate external financial audits and regulatory reviews

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial resource planning

Oversee mortgage servicing rights valuation and related accounting requirements

Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and investor reporting requirements

Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, controls, and processes

Review contracts to determine asset ownership and appropriate financial recognition

Lead, develop, coach, and mentor accounting teams

Partner with auditors, regulators, valuation firms, and executive stakeholders

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent professional certification

15+ years of progressive accounting experience

10+ years of senior accounting experience within mortgage servicing or financial services

Controller-level experience required

Previous experience managing people and leading teams

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investor reporting, MSR valuation, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance

Experience with mortgage servicing platforms and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong financial analysis, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Experience leading process improvements and cross-functional teams