Accounting Manager

First Continental Mortgage, Ltd•Houston, TX

29d

About The Position

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. FCM is currently seeking an Accounting Manager. This role will report to the Controller. Position Summary The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization within a fast-paced mortgage lending environment. This position plays a key leadership role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing the month-end close process, managing and developing accounting staff, strengthening internal controls, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills, proven leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), investor requirements, and company policies. This position requires a hands-on leader who can both execute and oversee accounting activities while driving continuous improvement across the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Five to eight or more years of progressive accounting experience required.
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Experience managing general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate accounting matters to non-accounting personnel.
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, ownership, and accountability.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or CPA candidate.
Experience within the mortgage lending, loan servicing, banking, or broader financial services industry.
Familiarity with warehouse lending, escrow accounting, investor reporting, secondary market accounting, and accounts payable workflows.
Experience with mortgage platforms and ERP systems such as Encompass, Loan Vision, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, or similar software.
Experience leading accounting process improvements, automation initiatives, or system implementations.

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.