Mortgage Controller
Location: Irvine, CA (On-Site to Start | Potential for Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity:
Our client, a well-established mortgage lender in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced Mortgage Controller to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled accounting professional with hands-on experience managing both prime (A-paper) and non-prime (B-paper) mortgage portfolios.

This position will be on-site initially, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule after the first few months based on performance and training.

Salary:

• $70,000 – $90,000 annually

• Plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, loan accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

• Oversee accounting processes for A-paper (prime) and B-paper (non-prime/alt-doc) mortgage loan portfolios.

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and reporting.

• Prepare internal financial statements, investor reports, and regulatory filings.

• Monitor warehouse line activity, funding, and servicing accounting.

• Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and banking institutions.

• Develop and implement accounting policies to ensure GAAP compliance and operational efficiency.

• Work closely with executive leadership, operations, and secondary marketing teams.

• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen accounting practices and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• CPA designation preferred, but not required.

• 5–7+ years of mortgage accounting experience, including working with both prime (A-paper) and non-prime (B-paper) loans.

• Proficient with mortgage accounting platforms (such as Loan Vision, Encompass, Sage Intacct, or similar).

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial analysis).

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and mortgage industry regulatory requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $70,000–$90,000/year based on experience

• Paid time off and holidays

• Possibility for a hybrid work schedule after an initial in-office training period

Thank you for your interest! 

If your background aligns with our clients needs, one of our Recruiters will reach out. Please Check your spam folder and voicemail for messages from our recruiters.

Unfortunately due to high volumes of applicants, we may not be able  to respond to those who are not a fit.  If you do not hear from us regarding this application, please know we do appreciate your interest and encourage you to continue to keep an eye on our website for new opportunities.