Director Accounting Policy & Reporting

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Accounting Policy and Reporting supports the Company’s financial reporting process by providing technical accounting expertise and leadership. This role serves as the technical accounting subject matter expert and is responsible for leading accounting policy development, researching, documenting, and supporting accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP applicable to mortgage banking activities. It plays a critical role in ensuring high quality financial disclosures and consistent accounting practices and governance across the organization.

• Develop, update, and maintain the Company’s accounting policies and related implementation guidance, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Lead technical accounting evaluations related to mortgage banking activities, including researching, interpreting, and applying U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical accounting memos.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and industry practices impacting mortgage lenders and assess impacts to the Company.
• Provide technical accounting guidance, training and support to accounting and finance teams.
• Support the review of financial statement and footnote preparation or monthly, quarterly, annual, and standalone reporting, including oversight of the information‑gathering process.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including: quarterly MBFRF and NMLS filings; monthly net worth and liquidity calculations for government agencies, GSEs, and state regulators; annual agency financial statement filings; ad‑hoc reporting and support for state‑level compliance examinations, filings, and audits.
• Identify accounting risks and recommend control enhancements or process improvements.
• Participate in or lead functional, cross‑functional, and enterprise‑wide projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (required).
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting policy, technical accounting or financial reporting within a public company environment, or external audit experience with a focus on public company clients.
• Experience in mortgage or financial service industry preferred.

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to produce clear and well‑supported technical accounting documentation.
• High proficiency in working with financial and numerical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet‑based analysis.
• Experience using and enhancing Workiva reporting environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Workday experience preferred.

• Working on‑site at an assigned office location.
• Regular and punctual attendance adhering to the schedule established by leadership.
• Flexibility to work occasional adjusted schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand.
• Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations.
• Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls.
• Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures.

• All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid maternity leave/parental bonding leave/caregiver leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Employee mortgage loan program
• Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund support
• Corporate Social Responsibility program (volunteer time, matching gifts, grants, nonprofit resources)

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