VP, Accounting & Corporate Controller

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage•Lombard, IL

About The Position

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company with an iconic brand and outstanding customer loyalty. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs, please review and apply for our opening below! Responsibilities: The VP, Accounting & Controller is a key member of the Finance function, reporting directly to the CFO. The Controller is responsible for the integrity of financial accounting processes to ensure compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and U.S. tax law and support the ability to comply with various profit-based compensation arrangements. The Controller oversees accounting operations and is accountable for building processes and teams that deliver insightful, timely, and accurate financial information while maintaining a strong internal control environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting
CPA or similar professional designation
10+ years of progressive accounting/financial experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or senior leadership role
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including consolidation and intercompany accounting
Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams
Experience managing complex accounting systems in a fast-paced environment
Experience implementing automation and system/process improvements
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop actionable solutions with minimal direction
Proficient in accounting and financial management software and Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

Mortgage industry experience strongly preferred
Public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, execute and optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring GL entries and reporting files for all legal entities are complete, accurate, and delivered in a timely manner to support company-level, division-level, and branch-level monthly reporting
Oversee preparation of quarterly consolidated financial results and reporting packages for submission to the parent company, including supporting schedules, variance explanations, and intercompany eliminations
Ensure the integrity of financial results through review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis (month-over-month and year-to-date) at both account and legal entity levels
Maintain and enhance accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with parent company reporting requirements
Coordinate with the parent company tax team to provide information for their evaluation of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 for our legal entities; review the resulting schedules and journal entries for accuracy and completeness prior to recording
Coordinate with the third party tax consultant and parent company tax team on quarterly and annual tax reporting, estimated payments, tax return preparation support, and intercompany tax matters
Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls as necessary to protect Company assets and the integrity of financial reporting
Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and parent company reviews
Oversee general ledger (Prologue) account maintenance and ensure the accounting system supports GAAP compliance and business reporting needs
Review existing operational and accounting processes, structures, and systems to identify and implement improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization, and optimization
Review and enhance operational and accounting processes, structures, and systems to drive simplification, standardization, automation, and scalability
Partner with other business leaders to ensure supporting systems (e.g., Encompass, Compensafe, ADP, and Power BI) properly integrate with accounting and reporting processes
Lead key finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and reporting enhancements
Lead and develop the accounting team responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets, accounts payable, and financial reporting
Establish clear performance expectations, promote accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain high-performing accounting professionals

Benefits

Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service.
Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed.
9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday)
Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan.
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K with a generous employer match
Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc.
Free Legal Services
Employee Loan Program