Controller – Mortgage & Fintech
New York | Hybrid – 3 days in office
$205,000–$235,000 base + equity
Sanderson King is supporting a growing, venture-backed fintech seeking a Controller to build its accounting function, working directly with the CFO.
The business is modernising mortgage lending through technology. This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader to establish processes, strengthen controls and introduce automation, with scope to hire a team and progress into broader finance leadership.
The role
- Own day-to-day accounting, including AP/AR, general ledger, accruals and monthly close.
- Manage loan-level accounting from rate lock through settlement, including funding reconciliations, warehouse facilities, gain-on-sale and investor settlements.
- Establish accounting policies and maintain US GAAP compliance.
- Execute and document internal controls supporting SOC 1 Type II reporting and audit readiness.
- Lead a finance systems migration and automate manual accounting processes.
- Produce reporting for the board and lenders, building the accounting team as the business scales.
About you
- Typically 7–10 years' accounting experience, including at least three years in mortgage lending accounting.
- Recent, hands-on mortgage accounting experience within the past three years, with depth across areas such as origination, securitisation, mortgage servicing rights and hedge accounting.
- A track record of owning a close, audit or systems implementation from start to finish.
- Strong operational accounting skills, technical judgement and confidence establishing processes in a growing business.
- Interest in AI and automation, ideally with examples of reducing manual finance work.
- Big Four experience and an active CPA licence would be advantageous.
Location and package
Based in New York, with three days per week in the office. Base salary of $205,000–$235,000, plus 0.03%–0.05% equity.
Applicants must have US work authorisation without requiring visa sponsorship.
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This position is listed as full time and hybrid.