Accounting Manager
About The Position
Anchor Loans is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support financial reporting in a fast-growing mortgage lending environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also driving process improvements and team development. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations, and supports strategic financial decision-making. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in managing loan-related accounting, warehouse lines of credit, and investor reporting, while leading and developing the accounting team. Experience in real estate lending, investment firms, or private equity is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance or related field (required)
- 5–10 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
- Prior experience in mortgage banking or financial services required
- CPA or 5+ years of experience at an audited firm with 2+ years as primary contact to auditors
- High proficiency in Excel
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with mortgage accounting concepts (warehouse lending, gain-on-sale, MSRs)
- Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Effective communication and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, lean team environment is a plus
- Familiarity with LOS platforms (e.g., Encompass) is a plus
- Public accounting experience or CPA-tracking
- Prior exposure to real estate finance, lending, or investment accounting highly desirable
- Experience with close management software, such as FloQast, Blackline, TrinTech
- Experience with system integrations
- SQL, large database or system conversion experience a plus!
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Work with controller to prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of mortgage-related transactions
- Prepare monthly flux analysis for senior leadership reporting package
- Ensure proper accounting for loan accounting loan origination, funding, servicing, and sales
- Assist with quarterly accounting of third-party valuation models such as Mortgage Industry Advisory Corporation (MIAC)
- Track and reconcile warehouse lines of credit and related interest expense
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
- Support audits (GAAP, SOC 1 Type 2, USAP, and regulatory)
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX and mortgage industry regulations
- Review quarterly regulatory filings and assist legal department with filings
- Lead, develop and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
- Delegate responsibilities and review work for accuracy, completeness and efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness
- Support automation and integration of accounting workflows
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits
- Highly competitive performance bonus
- 401(k) retirement program with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement toward professional development
- Workplace Celebrations, Team Building, Charity Drives, and Food Truck luncheons
- Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only)
- 12 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
