Accounts Payable & Treasury Manager

First Continental Mortgage, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA

Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

401k

Job summary

First Continental Mortgage Company in Houston, TX seeks an Accounts Payable & Treasury Manager to lead AP and daily treasury operations, ensuring timely payments and strong controls. The role oversees vendor onboarding, payment processes, and cash movements across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting/treasury with strong Excel and ERP experience, and a track record of process improvements and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in accounting/finance or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounts payable across multiple entities with timely processing.
• Manage check runs, ACH, wire transfers, and other disbursements.
• Maintain vendor master records and onboarding, tax documentation, changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

For over 30 years, First Continental Mortgage (FCM) and affiliates, have shared a common purpose to help families realize the American dream of owning a home! FCM is a full-service, FNMA, HUD and VA approved national mortgage lending firm.

We specialize in partnering with Home Builders as well as retail production. FCM funded $2.6 Billion in 2024 through affiliated business arrangements with 10 different home builders, 5 of which rank in the Top 65 Home Builders in the country.

Accounts Payable & Treasury Manager in Houston, Texas or Charlotte, NC.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable & Treasury Manager is responsible for leading the Company's accounts payable function and managing daily treasury operations, and cash activities. This role ensures timely and accurate payment processing, strong internal controls, and compliance with Company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Management

• Lead and manage the end-to-end accounts payable process across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, check requests, and payment requests.
• Manage check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and other disbursement activities in accordance with established approval limits.
• Maintain vendor master records, including vendor onboarding, tax documentation, payment information, and change controls.
• Resolve vendor inquiries, invoice exceptions, and payment discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure obligations are paid according to approved terms.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and expand process automation.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.

Treasury Management

• Oversee daily cash management activities.
• Prepare and review daily cash position reports.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for treasury matters.
• Initiate, review, and approve wire transfers, ACH transactions, and other cash movements within assigned authority.
• Coordinate daily and weekly cash sweeps among operating, payroll, escrow, restricted, and other designated accounts.
• Assist with opening, closing, and maintaining bank accounts, authorized signers, and treasury documentation.
• Administer fraud-prevention controls, including Positive Pay and banking security procedures.

Leadership, Controls & Operational Excellence

• Build, mentor, and develop the AP team while establishing clear expectations, coverage, and documented procedures.
• Collaborate with the Controller and cross-functional partners on process improvements, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, Company policies, delegated authority, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current process documentation, controls, approval matrices, and backup coverage for critical activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing organized documentation, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting, accounts payable, or treasury experience.
• Three or more years of experience leading accounts payable or related accounting functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable controls, cash management, and treasury processes.
• Experience with banking platforms, electronic payments, wire transfers, and cash management tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

What FCM Offers

• Medical, Dental & Vision | FSA, Life, Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability and Supplemental Insurance | Vacation & Sick Time | 401k

FCM and its Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To learn more about FCM and our growing team, please visit our website at www.firstcontinentalmtg.com.