Raydar
Controller
$205K–$235K
Palo Alto, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years in mortgage accounting.
About the job
Build and lead the client’s finance and accounting function, from daily bookkeeping and loan accounting through reporting, controls, systems improvements, and team development.
What you'll do
- Manage payables, receivables, accrual accounting, month-end close, and loan lifecycle accounting.
- Establish accounting policies and internal controls, support audits, and prepare financial reporting for board members and lenders.
- Lead accounting-system improvements, identify automation opportunities, and recruit and develop the accounting team.
What they ask for
- Practical expertise in mortgage or structured credit accounting.
- At least 3 years in mortgage accounting.
- Experience with payables, receivables, accrual accounting, month-end close, and GAAP compliance end to end.
- Track record leading a period close, an audit, or a finance systems rollout; comfort with technology and interest in AI.
Nice to have
- Active CPA license.
- Hands-on AI or automation use to reduce manual accounting effort; Big 4, mortgage, or fintech experience.
Pay
USD 205,000 to 235,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
AI
AI focus
The role calls for interest in AI and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive finance and operational tasks; hands-on AI or automation experience is preferred.
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