Assistant Controller Local Independent Mortgage Banker (IMB) Corporation New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time From $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Customer service Corporate accounting Master's degree Bachelor's degree

Accounting Accounting Full Job Description Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller manages daily accounting operations. This role supports financial oversight for a high-volume, multi-branch mortgage lending operation. Ensures precise corporate accounting and manages warehouse line activity. Also oversees secondary marketing loan accounting and enforces regulatory compliance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential job functions): Financial Reporting & General Ledger

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Maintain Ledger:

Oversee corporate general ledger accounts, manage journal entries and account reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies or imbalances in accounting records.

• Manage lease software and schedules: Serve as administrator; manage configurations, lease abstractions, journal-entry automation, contract uploads, renewal alerts, amortization schedules, branch and equipment lease schedules, and future commitments.

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Lead Closes:

Assist Controller with month-end and year-end financial close processes. Mortgage & Warehouse Accounting

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Fund Accounting:

Oversee daily warehouse line reconciliations, draws, and paydowns.

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Track Loans:

Account for loan originations, sales, premium variances, and servicing rights.

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Hedge and Secondary Accounting:

Partner with secondary marketing to account for pipeline hedges, track loan originations and sales, monitor premium variances, servicing rights, price adjustments, and penalties through the LOS. Compliance & Internal Controls

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Support Audits:

Participate in preparation for the annual audit and assist Controller with data collection and reporting for external financial and state audits.

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Regulatory Filing:

Prepare quarterly NMLS Call Reports.

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Enforce Policy and Controls:

Prepare, implement, review, and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to comply with legislation and established best practices.

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Tax Filing:

Assist with corporate tax compliance, state filings, annual 1099 reporting, and preparation of 1099 files; maintain 1099 Pro software for both 1099 and 1098 filing. Team Leadership & Operations

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Supervise Staff:

Manage the accounting department, direct and mentor accounts payable/receivable and staff accounting personnel.

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Optimize Workflow and Department Operations:

Streamline accounting processes using various accounting software applications; formulate new imports, placements, and controls; coordinate with IT for monthly processing; manage treasury banking and wire functions; serve as the accounting department contact for internal and external customer service; and monitor accounts payable and receivable workflows to ensure appropriate controls and separation of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Experience :

5+ years of corporate accounting experience required, with at least 2 years in the mortgage banking or financial services industry preferred.

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Education :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master's degree preferred.

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Licensure :

CPA or CMA designation is preferred. Notary license preferred.

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Technical Skills :

Advanced Excel proficiency. Experience with mortgage accounting software (e.g., AMB/Financial Navigator) and LOS (e.g. MeridianLinkMortgage (MLM), Encompass) is highly desired.

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Knowledge :

Deep understanding of GAAP, warehouse funding, and secondary marketing accounting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a professional office setting.

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Sedentary Work:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (up to 80% of the workday).

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Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity required to view a computer terminal, read financial spreadsheets, analyze legal documents, and audit extensive numerical data.

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Repetitive Motion:

Frequent and repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment (calculators, scanners, and phones).

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Communication:

Ability to express or exchange complex financial ideas clearly through spoken and written English, both in person and via virtual meetings.

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Physical Mobility:

Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving about the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, and meeting rooms.

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Lifting Demands:

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move light office objects up to 15 pounds (such as boxes of paper or financial files). The description of responsibilities above does not

CONSTITUTE

a contract of employment, nor should it be considered all-inclusive. Management has the right to alter duties and projects that require special assistance. Position may be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Profit sharing Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Accounting:

5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

New Orleans, LA 70115 (Required)

Work Location:

In person