Loan Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Company:

Our client, a rapidly-growing, entrepreneurial Private Equity-owned, Fixed Income Investment company seeks a high potential, hands on financial professional to join their growing financial management team. The company has a unique niche in the specialty finance sector which has led to significant growth (both organic and through acquisitions) over the past 5 years. They are currently completing another multi-billion fund raise which is expected to double the size of the company over the next 3 years. The company owns one of the largest non-agency, mortgage companies in the US and has purchased over $30 bil residential loans over the last 9 years. The culture is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, positive, and deadline driven, but is simultaneously collegial and close-knit. The senior executive team is cohesive and comprised of alumni from several top private equity and investment banks as well as industry leaders in the specialty finance and mortgage lending industry. The company is located in Bloomington, MN and operates in a hybrid work environment.

Position:

This newly created role reports directly to the Corporate Controller and will be responsible for a broad range of duties over the mortgage loan portfolio and the mortgage operating company. Responsibilities will include financial reporting/financial statement preparation, liaison/primary contact with the external loan accounting firm, process improvement/change management initiatives, liaison with operating company’s senior management/other key people in the operating unit, develop key performance indicators (KPI’s) for senior management and the Board, financial/cash forecasting, coordinate external audit, along with special projects for senior management. This is a unique, highly visible, outstanding career opportunity to drive change and make a positive impact with an innovative, highly reputable, growing company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 5 years of experience in financial reporting, preferably with some mortgage loan accounting exposure. Prior Public Accounting highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP) and audit processes.
• Expertise in working with financial services/fintech companies, preferably with exposure to loans/lending (originations, purchasing, and funding). Private Credit / Investment Loan industry experience helpful.
• Ability to analyze financial data and review accounting processes and policies.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, growth environment with multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across the operating company and corporate.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.

Compensation: Excellent compensation package including competitive base salary, bonus, and strong benefits.