Accounting Manager - Mortgage

About The Opportunity

Homeward is looking for a Manager of Mortgage and Title Accounting, to oversee the mortgage and title accounting business function for the Company. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Accounting, this role will be a hands-on, solution-oriented problem solver who can provide leadership and vision for improving mortgage and title accounting processes and financial reporting to be best practice.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In This Role You Will:

* Research technical accounting issues for compliance in the areas of mortgage, title and real estate transaction accounting. Own the documentation of the Company's mortgage and title accounting policy narratives and help ensure compliance with GAAP, PCAOB, and mortgage regulations.

* Title accounting can be trained, if needed, and this position will work directly with Title personnel to include, but not limited to, items such as file errors & omissions, managing escrow bank reconciliations, manage semi-monthly aggregate transfers, manage semi-monthly production reports, Underwriting audits, Annual FS audits, TDI Audits, Monthly Business review meetings, Annual TDI Stat Reports, Policy GF returns, and general internal controls required for the Title business.

* Manage certain aspects of the financial close process to deliver timely and accurate financial statements. Areas of responsibility mainly include mortgage banking, title and real estate transactions.

* Assist the team in decreasing the month-end close and financial reporting timeline through identifying and solving bottlenecks, collaborating with other teams, and using automation to improve timeliness.

* Lead the annual audit for the mortgage business function and financial statements as well as support the title underwriting and annual audits for multiple states, and assist in improving internal controls around the mortgage and title accounting processes and financial reporting.

* Collaborate and support the team with covenant tracking and cash management, as needed.

* Manage one or more Accounting Staff team members, including helping with day-to-day issues management and resolution, appropriately delegating, coaching, and mentoring.

What You'll Bring:

* You have a Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master's preferred).

* CPA required

* 4-7 years of Big 4 Experience (minimum Manager level).

* Experience with mortgage and real estate accounting is required. Title accounting experience is highly preferred.

* You are strong in technical accounting and have thorough knowledge of accounting policies, principles, and SEC financial reporting presentation and disclosure requirements, as it relates to the mortgage banking and lending industry.

* You are strong in managing upwards and downwards, as well as multiple direct-reports.

* You are willing to roll-up your sleeves and do day-to-day or lower-level tasks as needed, when the company or team may require additional flexibility at times.

* You have excellent business acumen and spreadsheet skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

* You patiently and efficiently perform in a fast-paced environment and handle and manage multiple workloads, priorities and deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and solutions-oriented approach.

Perks & Benefits:

* Compensation: $120K Base Salary

* Company bonus eligible

* Remote-first environment (our headquarters are in Austin, TX)

* Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee

* 401(k) employer contribution match

* Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

* Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year

* Generous paid parental leave of up to 13 weeks

See more about how Homeward takes care of our team by providing a generous package of benefits here.