Manager, Finance

Summary

The Finance Manager will collaborate with Corporate Finance leadership to support Company’s mortgage loan origination, servicing and corporate business segments. Conduct analysis and prepare financial performance reports, variance analyses, forecasts and other essential reporting materials senior management presentation. Aid in the evaluation and execution of various strategic initiatives.

• Lead Finance initiatives/projects from inception through implementation, including developing new or improving existing reporting materials, i.e. conducting expense management analyses, etc.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to streamline and enhance financial processes and outcomes.
• Analyses of mortgage loan origination volumes, margins, historical trends, servicing portfolio data, fees, etc.
• Deep‑dive into department expenses and computation of accounting journal entries for month‑end closings
• Assistance with forecasting processes and taking ownership of portions of the financial forecast models, including P&L, cash flow, supporting performance metrics, schedules/analyses and commentary, while ensuring high quality, accuracy and timeliness
• Support team of financial analysts by training and coaching
• Focus on optimizing and continuously enhancing financial and reporting processes
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others.

• Analytical problem‑solving and sound decision‑making ability (i.e. define a problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion)
• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and translate into strategic deliverables
• Advanced Excel skills with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting
• Technical proficiency in querying data for standard reporting deliverables and to conduct various ad‑hoc analyses
• Thorough understanding of mortgage loan product types and key loan data elements
• Deep knowledge of finance/accounting functions and processes
• Ability to create and manage project benefits and cost benefit analyses
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, challenging, environments while maintaining strong attention to detail and high‑level of accuracy
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to manage increasing workload effectively and work creatively to streamline and improve financial processes
• Ability to build strong relationships with business partners
• Demonstrate self‑driven ownership of processes or projects and ability to manage effective execution
• Proven written and oral communication and ability to interface with senior management

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with demonstrated academic achievement
• Minimum of Seven (7) years previous experience in finance/accounting roles with heavy emphasis on financial planning and analysis deliverables (Budgeting, Forecasting, Month‑End Close, Staff Capacity Planning) strongly preferred
• Prior finance experience supporting corporate departments a plus, but not required

None Required

Problems and issues faced are difficult and complex, and may require understanding of broader set of issues. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues and understanding of the financial/mortgage industry. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are…