Asset- Lending Field Examiner

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About Us:

Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has maximized liquidity through realizable asset value by providing the people, expertise and capital to solve business challenges. Our solutions-oriented approach across asset services, lending, financing and trading gives clients the insights, strategies and time to optimize asset values throughout the business cycle. We work across the full spectrum of assets globally with deep expertise in retail, commercial, industrial, brands and real estate.

We are headquartered in Boston with over 30 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Our Global Diligence Services team provides professional services in financial due diligence and field examination with a mission to deliver superior, cost-effective, and value-added services to our clients through a highly skilled team dedicated to innovative service delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for continuous learning.
• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in assessing and securing financial assets, making a tangible impact on our clients' success.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Summary: As a Securitization Analyst, Field Exam Expertise
, you will participate primarily in the execution of accounts receivable securitization examinations, and secondarily in the execution of asset-based loan examinations.

You will be responsible for analytic and auditing tasks as well as documenting and evaluating reporting functionalities. Although under the supervision of more experienced staff the Senior Analyst should be able to independently analyze and assess performance metrics of underlying accounts receivable pools consistent with applicable receivables purchase agreements in place. This job may require travel to borrower locations within the U.S. roughly 10-25% of the year.

Our candidate profile is for a talented individual that can be developed to independently execute accounts receivable securitization examinations or, secondarily, asset based collateral field examinations, using a risk-based approach that requires communication and collaboration with our professionals, borrowers, as well as our lender clients.

This candidate should have: experience demonstrating critical thinking, analytical capabilities, audit experience and have a desire to learn and grow in their career. Although a CPA license is not required the candidate should possess a strong background in both finance and accounting concepts, with an ability to assess and evaluate the impact of revenue accounting treatment on, and potential offsets to, subject accounts receivable collateral pools.

Fundamental Components/

Job Description:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills (e.g., ability to push for borrower information and manage overall process to complete projects within allotted timelines)
• High attention to detail
• Willingness to adjust current skill set and invest time necessary to quickly bring existing skill set in line with Gordon Brothers “best practices”
• Ability to
  • Effectively perform and document audit activities in accordance with professional standards and methodologies
  • Perform detail testing as defined by the accounts receivable securitization examination program to analyze and validate information
  • Execute testing and create clear and concise documentation of testing results and exceptions
  • Understand procedures, accounting entries, results, receivable pool and required reserve impacts; and document and express such understanding concisely in both written and verbal form
  • Contribute to and promote a positive environment and improve team effectiveness
  • Consolidate work papers/report in cohesive manner when assisted by junior staff.
  • Maintain a current professional development plan reflecting a commitment to self-development
  • Meet administrative reporting requirements in a timely manner

What We're Looking For:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, audit, or finance.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in field exams, borrowing base lending, or secured finance. Experience in financial auditing or forensic accounting is a plus.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word; knowledge of PowerPoint is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Attributes: High integrity, strong business acumen, critical thinking abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within the U.S. (10-25% of the year).

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Professional Development: We support your growth with ongoing training and development…