Mortgage Accounting Manager

Position Function:

The Mortgage Accounting Manager manages and leads the finance and accounting operations supporting the Home Loans Division and affiliates, and other assigned business units. Facilitates timely and accurate month-end closing and reporting process, and review of general ledger account balances. Ensures the timeliness and accuracy of reports and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as compliance with legal and regulatory reporting requirements.

Performs detailed accounting analyses and works with staff and departments to resolve accounting and reporting issues. Oversees and maintains general ledger system and other software application in supporting financial reporting. Assists and leads projects in automation and efficiency to improve operation, closing and reporting process, risk mitigation, and manages data effectively.

Assists in various internal and external audit/exam requests. Provide leadership and professional development to staff, fostering a high-performing team culture. Keeps abreast of all changes in accounting and reporting requirements and facilitates changes in policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance.

Performs all duties and interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that is expressly aligned with the Company's Core Values of approaching all actions with a “Voyaging Spirit” and being “Positively Ohana”. Exhibits core competencies that result in consistent delivery of positive Customer Interactions, Empowerment and Ownership and demonstrates key professional and performance skills such as Active Listening, effective Oral and Written Communication, Action and Solution Oriented and Thoroughness.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Manages and leads the finance and accounting operations of the assigned business units (primarily the Home Loans Division and its affiliates), including general ledger, mortgage banking, accounting, accounts payable and reconciliation functions. Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of financial reports as well as compliance with GAAP, legal and regulatory reporting requirements, and ensure effective internal controls.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports to ensure fluctuations and variances are properly explained and accurate. Analysis includes evaluating opportunities to improve financial management and profitability for the Bank. Responsible for the budget preparation and monitoring of the division, affiliates and other related lines of business. Ensure prudent management of the organization’s resources.
• Manages and maintains finance operations systems and policies. Coordinate/manage the planning and organizing the bank’s account reconciliation function with the Accounting & Reconciliation Manager. Establish and maintain efficient and effective processes and control procedures meeting quality and timeliness expectations.
• Evaluates, identifies, and leads projects and initiatives to improve accounting processes through system automations and other efficiencies. Enhances procedure documentations and training materials, and effective knowledge transfer. Keeps abreast of all changes in accounting and reporting requirements and facilitates changes in policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance. Assists with the implementation of new accounting policies and assist with research and resolution of accounting issues.
• Assists in various audits and exams over quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audits. Prepares and/or reviews schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audit. Conducts research and provides responses to requests related to tax audits and inquiries.
• Supervises and monitors team performance and identifying areas for improvement. Coaches and develops staff to enhance their accounting and problem-solving skills, fostering a high-performing team culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year university in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in accounting/finance, preferably in the financial industry, with increasing level of responsibility and managerial experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in management required.
• 2+ year of experience overseeing General Ledger preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform light physical work and to move or lift items including but not limited to boxes, files and papers up to 20 pounds unless otherwise as indicated.
• Must be able to operate and proficiently use standard office equipment, including phone, copier, personal computer and/or other work related mechanical or electronic devices and applications.
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external customers. Must also be able to hear sufficiently to engage in daily discussions and interactions.
• Must be able to read and understand bank-related documents.
• Must be able to work in a conventional office setting, involving sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods of time. Must also be able to adapt to different work environments as needed to perform the job.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.