Homeward · 9 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Mortgage & Title Accounting
Homeward is a fast-paced, remote-first real estate startup that offers innovative financial products and services. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Mortgage and Title Accounting to oversee the accounting business function and improve processes and financial reporting compliance.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
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
Manage certain aspects of the financial close process to deliver timely and accurate financial statements
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
CPA required
4-7 years of Big 4 Experience (minimum Manager level)
Experience with mortgage and real estate accounting is required
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
Strong in managing upwards and downwards, as well as multiple direct-reports
Willing to roll-up your sleeves and do day-to-day or lower-level tasks as needed
Excellent business acumen and spreadsheet skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Title accounting experience is highly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Homeward
Homeward is an Austin-based startup that enables homebuyers to make all-cash offers and buy a new home before they sell their old one.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$501MKey Investors
NorwestAdams Street PartnersLiveOak Ventures
2021-05-27Series B· $136M
2021-05-27Debt Financing· $235M
2020-05-14Series A· $20M
Recent News
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