Job Description
Job Description
Corporate Controller – Mortgage / Financial Services
Irvine, CA | Full-Time | Exempt
Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 base + bonus
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can own the close, strengthen controls, and deliver the financial insight that drives strategic decisions.
What You'll Do
- Lead the corporate accounting team and oversee timely, accurate monthly internal and external financial statements, annual audits, and budgets
- Manage accounts receivable operations, including billings, cash receipts application, and aging
- Own corporate income tax compliance, including state and local filings
- Design and maintain systems and internal controls that protect data integrity and support scalable growth
- Drive cash forecasting and cash management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
- Partner with the CFO on financial analysis, special projects, and ad hoc reporting
- Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of accounting staff
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Mortgage industry experience (required)
- Progressive accounting leadership experience, including ownership of the month-end close
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial/regulatory reporting experience
- Experience managing high-volume AP and AR transactions
- Proven track record managing audit relationships
- Excellent communication skills and a high standard of ethics and credibility
Preferred
- Active CPA (California)
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
Why Apply
- Competitive base salary of $150K–$170K plus bonus
- Direct reporting line to the CFO with visibility across the organization
- Opportunity to lead and shape the accounting function