Accounting Manager, Mortgage Finance & Close Leader

First Continental Mortgage, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

401k

Job summary

First Continental Mortgage, Ltd. seeks an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations in a fast-paced mortgage lending environment. You will supervise staff, drive month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide accurate financial reporting.

You will collaborate with operations, servicing, treasury, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, while strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five to eight or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, develop, and review the work of one to two Staff Accountants and/or Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable personnel.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and financial reporting systems.
• Oversee reconciliations of bank accounts, warehouse lines, escrow accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support accounting functions related to mortgage loan funding, servicing activities, commissions, secondary market transactions, and investor reporting.
• Manage and improve accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely processing, accurate coding, appropriate approvals, and effective internal controls.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, investigate unusual transactions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and support management reporting requirements.
• Assist the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate requests from internal and external auditors and regulatory examiners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, investor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements.
• Collaborate with operations, servicing, treasury, finance, and executive leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve efficiency.
• Participate in special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Encompass

Loan Vision

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

First Continental Mortgage, Ltd. seeks an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations in a fast-paced mortgage lending environment. You will supervise staff, drive month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide accurate financial reporting.

You will collaborate with operations, servicing, treasury, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, while strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements.