Accounting Policy Manager

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 7,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down. CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program. Position Overview: The Accounting Policy Manager leads CCM’s technical accounting and accounting policy function. This role is responsible for researching, documenting, and implementing accounting guidance in accordance with U.S. GAAP, advising on complex and non-routine transactions, and ensuring consistent application of accounting policies across the organization. The Accounting Policy Manager partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and external auditors to support high-quality financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a key subject matter expert on new accounting standards and emerging guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting experience.
• Experience drafting accounting memos and technical position papers.
• Experience evaluating complex transactions and applying authoritative guidance.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the skill to explain technical accounting matters to non‑accounting stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical accounting function, including research, interpretation, and application of U.S. GAAP to complex and non-routine transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and update formal accounting policies and position papers to ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Evaluate and document accounting conclusions for significant transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, transfers of financial assets, goodwill, debt arrangements, equity transactions, impairments).
• Monitor new and proposed accounting standards; assess business impact and lead implementation efforts.
• Partner with business leaders to provide accounting guidance on strategic initiatives, contracts, and new product offerings.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters and support audit requests.
• Review and approve technical journal entries and related disclosures for complex transactions.
• Support preparation and review of financial statement disclosures related to technical accounting areas.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting related to technical accounting.
• Provide training and guidance to accounting and cross-functional teams on accounting policies and new standards.
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and M&A activities.
• Work with direct reports to establish performance goals and objectives for each year; monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

Benefits

• CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K.
• We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager