Senior Controller – Mortgage Servicing

Location: Tampa, FL | Dallas, TX | Rosemont, IL
Level: Director / Senior Leadership
Industry: Financial Services / Mortgage Servicing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Regular Business Hours
Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

About The Methodical Group

The Methodical Group is a global staffing and workforce solutions firm specializing in connecting organizations with experienced professionals across technology, finance, accounting, and business operations. We partner with businesses ranging from growing companies to established enterprises, leveraging strategic talent acquisition, market expertise, and relationship-driven recruiting to deliver exceptional talent solutions. Our commitment to quality, transparency, and long-term partnerships helps organizations build high-performing teams while supporting professionals in achieving meaningful career growth.

About the Opportunity

The Methodical Group is recruiting a Senior Controller on behalf of an established, enterprise-scale financial services organization specializing in mortgage servicing and real estate services.

This senior leadership position will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and accounts payable across multiple business entities. The Senior Controller will maintain financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, optimize accounting operations, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with proven leadership experience in a large, complex financial services organization, including mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation, investor reporting, and multi-entity financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lead corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Manage consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities.
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and bank reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
Research, evaluate, and document accounting treatment for complex financial transactions.

Mortgage Servicing & Financial Operations

Coordinate with third-party valuation specialists on Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) valuation and related accounting activities.
Oversee financial reporting requirements associated with mortgage servicing operations.
Support investor reporting requirements, including those involving Client, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
Manage cash flow reporting, debt reporting, lender covenant compliance, and financial controls.
Review contracts and financial arrangements to determine proper asset ownership and accounting recognition.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise financial planning initiatives.

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

Serve as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors, regulators, and financial stakeholders.
Coordinate annual financial audits and other required examinations.
Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risk.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

Leadership & Process Improvement

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals across multiple functions.
Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability throughout the accounting organization.
Partner with executive leadership on financial reporting, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
Evaluate accounting systems, workflows, and technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license or an equivalent professional accounting certification.
At least 15 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 10 years of senior-level accounting experience within mortgage servicing or a closely related financial services operation, including Controller-level responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience working within a large-scale mortgage servicing organization or complex financial services enterprise.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, mortgage servicing accounting, and MSR valuation.
Experience with mortgage investor reporting requirements, including Client, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
Proven experience managing consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities.
Extensive experience coordinating financial audits, maintaining internal controls, and supporting regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated success leading accounting teams and developing finance professionals.
Experience with enterprise accounting systems and ERP platforms, such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable solutions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Accounting leadership experience with a large mortgage servicer, institutional lending organization, or diversified financial services company.
Experience implementing accounting system improvements, financial process automation, or enterprise-wide accounting initiatives.
Familiarity with mortgage servicing platforms and their integration with corporate accounting systems.
Experience managing accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries or business units.
Strong background in financial risk management, cash flow forecasting, and organizational change management.