Fay Financial · 6 hours ago
Controller, Originations
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expFay Financial is a diversified real estate services company that provides a range of home ownership products. They are seeking a Controller, Originations to oversee accounting and financial reporting for Mortgage Originations, manage treasury operations, and lead a team of accounting professionals.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Oversees accounting and financial reporting for Mortgage Originations
Supporting the monthly close process
Managing treasury operations in direct partnership with warehouse lenders
Collaborates with the Group President to develop financial and cash flow forecasts
Conduct financial and pricing analyses
Manage interest rate lock derivatives
Manages a team of accounting professionals
Providing strategic guidance to support team development
Ensuring the enhancement of key processes and controls
Maintaining current procedures
Serving as the finance liaison with auditors and external stakeholders
Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations
Ensuring proper alignment of intercompany and bank accounts
Implementing robust controls to prevent fraud and mitigate risk
Manages consolidations
Prepares financial reports for leadership
Reviews disbursements
Oversees debt, lender covenant, and tax reporting
Responsible for coordinating multiple audits
Partnering with the hedging firm to implement hedge accounting and reporting
Ensuring regulatory compliance
Driving operational efficiency across the mortgage lending divisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years' progressive experience in finance or accounting, including general ledger management, month-end close, treasury operations, and disbursement oversight
5+ years' experience in a senior accounting or finance role within mortgage originations, including Controller-level experience
Strong financial reporting, summarization, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex financial data to executive stakeholders
Deep understanding of enterprise accounting systems, cash flow operations, cost structure, and financial resource planning
Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, with exceptional organizational and recordkeeping capabilities
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization to influence and drive required results
Effective management skills to include talent selection, training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management
Strength of leadership with proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust
Demonstrated ability to quickly establish credibility; coupled with the ability to recognize and support the organization's culture, values, and priorities
Collaborative and consultative work style
Able to manage and lead change; agile; high learning agility
Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation; able to link to business needs with tactical execution and results
Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgement; strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions
Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively lead matrix teams
Strong attention to detail; strong quality and compliance orientation
Ability to effectively prioritize under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; effective time management for self and team
Self-directed; ability to proactively surface questions, opportunities, issues, and concerns
Professional maturity, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidential data and information
Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
Previous experience managing people and leading teams is highly preferred
Experience with loan origination software (e.g., Encompass, Liquid Logic) and general ledger software (e.g., NetSuite) is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k Program with Employer Matching
3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Wellness Initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Eligible for Hybrid Work Schedule with Remote Flex Days
Company
Fay Financial
Fay Financial is a full-scale real estate services company that offers mortgage servicing
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Howard Cohen
Chief Operating Officer
Cari Gordon
Chief Audit Officer
Recent News
2025-02-05
2023-10-18
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