Assistant Controller

HomeXpress Mortgage Corp•Santa Ana, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description Job Title: Assistant Controller Department: Accounting Reports To: Controller PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Assistant Controller is responsible for the Company’s: Accounting and financial reporting (internally and externally) functions. Oversight of the Company’s external audit process and tax reporting with the company’s parent. Maintenance of a functioning effective and efficient internal control framework. Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Ledger and Monthly Close Manage and own the full investor reporting process, including a review of servicer invoices for accuracy, performing the allocation of principal and interest payments between HomeXpress and investors, booking this activity into the general ledger, and reporting and facilitating payments to the investors Complete assigned monthly close items by stated deadlines, including journal entries, financial analysis, and account reconciliations Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly documented with sufficient documentation, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements Validation that all assigned general ledger accounts are properly reconciled with documentation to support account balances Ensure internal controls are designed, implemented, documented, and periodically updated to comply with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements; perform ongoing monitoring and remediation to maintain an effective control environment. Financial Reporting Assist the Controller and SVP, Finance in the monthly management accounting process, which includes a monthly variance analysis that is presented to company executives, a quarterly board package presented to the board of directors, and other ad-hoc analysis and support Assist the Controller in developing the timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, which includes balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and regulatory and tax reporting Audit Support Assist with the annual audit readiness and execution, including preparation of supporting schedules and reports Works with the internal and external stakeholders to ensure clean audits Tax and Compliance Assist our external advisors in the preparation and filing of tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and other applicable taxes Oversee and complete various state-level tax filings as required Other Assisting in company-wide and accounting-specific special projects and any other tasks as assigned including continuous accounting simplification and standardization Promotes and supports a teamwork culture and environment Responsible for assigned backup tasks in case another team member is unavailable Performs other duties as assigned or determined appropriate

Requirements

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and internal controls and experience with the COSO internal control framework is a plus. Industry experience with mortgage origination or with mortgage brokers and with loan-level accounting is a plus
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills in dynamic reporting environments
A focus on the big picture which is providing accurate, relevant, and timely management numbers
Ability to use Excel for complex financial analysis, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Strong problem-solving skills to address financial discrepancies and operational issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly and effectively
Self-Starter with positive “Can-Do” attitude.
An open-minded individual that embraces change and innovation
High ethical standards and integrity in handling financial information
Candidates must have two (2) or more years of experience in an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller role.
A proactive individual who does not miss stated deadlines
This position requires overtime based on deadline and job requirements
Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently and consistently with the overarching goals of HomeXpress and the accounting and finance team
Demonstrated ability to incorporate feedback and continuously improve work quality
Be aware of all assignments, including nonrecurring ones, and their respective due dates. This includes using capture methods for assignments above and beyond what is providing by task lists and calendars
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA license preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and internal controls and experience with the COSO internal control framework is a plus. Industry experience with mortgage origination or with mortgage brokers and with loan-level accounting is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and own the full investor reporting process, including a review of servicer invoices for accuracy, performing the allocation of principal and interest payments between HomeXpress and investors, booking this activity into the general ledger, and reporting and facilitating payments to the investors
Complete assigned monthly close items by stated deadlines, including journal entries, financial analysis, and account reconciliations
Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly documented with sufficient documentation, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements
Validation that all assigned general ledger accounts are properly reconciled with documentation to support account balances
Ensure internal controls are designed, implemented, documented, and periodically updated to comply with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements; perform ongoing monitoring and remediation to maintain an effective control environment.
Assist the Controller and SVP, Finance in the monthly management accounting process, which includes a monthly variance analysis that is presented to company executives, a quarterly board package presented to the board of directors, and other ad-hoc analysis and support
Assist the Controller in developing the timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, which includes balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and regulatory and tax reporting
Assist with the annual audit readiness and execution, including preparation of supporting schedules and reports
Works with the internal and external stakeholders to ensure clean audits
Assist our external advisors in the preparation and filing of tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and other applicable taxes
Oversee and complete various state-level tax filings as required
Assisting in company-wide and accounting-specific special projects and any other tasks as assigned including continuous accounting simplification and standardization
Promotes and supports a teamwork culture and environment
Responsible for assigned backup tasks in case another team member is unavailable
Performs other duties as assigned or determined appropriate