Explore 1M+ Live Opportunities.
Direct applications, high-package MNC listings, and exclusive insider referrals updated daily across 50+ niches worldwide.
Direct applications, high-package MNC listings, and exclusive insider referrals updated daily across 50+ niches worldwide.
Sanderson King · New York
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.
Details
| Company | Sanderson King |
| Location | New York |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | None |