Controller | Mortgage Lending

A growing, technology-driven mortgage lending business is seeking a hands-on Controller to build and scale its accounting function in partnership with the CFO. This is an opportunity for someone with deep mortgage accounting expertise who enjoys creating processes, establishing controls, and modernizing financial operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge across the mortgage lifecycle with a builder's mindset. You'll take ownership of core accounting operations, introduce automation and scalable systems, and help develop the infrastructure needed to support continued growth. The position also offers a path toward broader finance leadership, including team development.

Hybrid 3 days/week in New York, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger activities, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Oversee mortgage-specific accounting, including loan funding, warehouse financing, gain-on-sale accounting, investor settlements, and related reconciliations.
• Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while preparing for external audits and SOC 1 compliance requirements.
• Modernize accounting workflows through system enhancements, automation, and integration with lending and funding platforms.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for executive leadership, the board, and lending partners.
• Build scalable accounting processes and develop the team as the business expands.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in mortgage lending.
• Strong working knowledge of mortgage accounting, particularly loan origination, securitization, mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), and hedge accounting.
• Experience managing the accounting lifecycle from loan funding through settlement and financial reporting.
• Background establishing accounting policies, strengthening controls, and supporting audit readiness.
• A process-oriented mindset with an interest in automation, modern financial systems, and operational efficiency.
• Comfortable operating independently in a growing business where processes may need to be built from scratch.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who wants more than maintaining an established function. You'll have direct access to senior finance leadership, meaningful ownership over systems and processes, and the opportunity to shape how a growing mortgage platform manages its financial operations.

The environment suits someone who thrives on solving complex problems, moving quickly without compromising accuracy, and building infrastructure that can scale.