Financial Services — Asset Management - Senior Associate

Role Summary

PwC is seeking experienced Senior Accountants to support the accounting and controllership operations for a leading company in the real estate, mortgage servicing, and lending sector . This role is part of PwC’s global Managed Services delivery model and will focus on executing high-quality accounting processes, financial close, and reporting activities in a complex financial services environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience , combining public accounting and enterprise controllership backgrounds, strong technical accounting acumen , and demonstrated expertise in Workday Financials . Candidates must be highly tech-savvy, analytical, and AI-driven , with a passion for process optimization, automation, and digital enablement in accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process including journal entries, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting.

Oversee and review loan-level accounting and related subledgers supporting mortgage servicing and lending portfolios (e.g., GNMA / FHA / agency loans, loan sales, loan loss reserves).

Ensure accurate and timely recognition of servicing revenue, interest income, deferred fees, and amortization related to loan portfolios.

Support the preparation and analysis of financial statements under U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.

Drive process improvement and automation leveraging Workday Financials and AI-enabled tools for reconciliation, reporting, and exception management.

Collaborate cross-functionally with PwC’s onshore teams and client stakeholders to support controllership, financial operations, and regulatory reporting.

Supervise and develop 1–2 junior accountants, providing coaching and quality review of deliverables.

Participate in the design and execution of transition and steady-state operating models for the outsourced finance function.

Identify and implement opportunities to standardize and streamline accounting workflows within Workday and other systems.

Support transformation initiatives including offshore delivery expansion, control rationalization, and data analytics adoption.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA / Chartered Accountant qualification preferred.

3-6 years of accounting experience, including time in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and corporate controllership or financial operations within large enterprises.

Proven expertise in Workday Financials (core accounting, reporting, and integrations).

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and exposure to financial services or real estate accounting (mortgage servicing, lending, securitization preferred).

Demonstrated experience managing or supervising accounting staff.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proficiency with Excel, AI-driven finance tools, and automation platforms; demonstrated interest in applying digital solutions to accounting.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, global delivery environment with cross-border teams.

Preferred Attributes

Experience supporting outsourced or managed service delivery models.

Familiarity with loan servicing systems, subledgers, and agency reporting processes.

Comfort navigating complex stakeholder environments and tight reporting deadlines.

Continuous improvement mindset, with focus on control, efficiency, and scalability.