Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis chez USA Mortgage

Description

DAS Acquisition Company, LLC/USA Mortgage is 100% employee owned! Our mission is the relenting pursuit of perfection. We pride ourselves on leading excellence and the superior level of service that our status as a mortgage bank enables us to provide. Since 2001 USA Mortgage/ DAS Acquisition, LLC has been rated a top choice for a residential lender in the St. Louis metropolitan area by St. Louis Business Journal. Our ongoing success is driven by our strategy to deliver our clients a level of service unrivaled in the mortgage industry. We recognize that people are our competitive advantage. That’s why we put so much emphasis on ensuring that DAS Acquisition Company, LLC is a great place to work. 

What You'll Do 

The VP - FP&A assists the Executive team in oversight and management of the Company’s regions and branches via reporting and internal control related activities. This position is responsible for monitoring branch profitability and business strategy and must use strong analytical skills to create detailed reporting and analysis to support overall branch profitability. The VP – FP&A must also be a direct leader and mentor to the Branch Manager group as well as members of the accounting team.  

 Responsibilities 

1. Partner with Executive Team, Branch Managers, and the accounting team to establish accounting processes, meet deadlines, resolve issues, and enhance the organization overall;

2. Develop and implement policies and procedures for monitoring branch accounting activities including streamlining processes to create workload efficiencies;

3. Micromanage branch financials; monitor and evaluate branch activities and P&L profitability, including pricing/revenue effectiveness, headcount & compensation, and operating expense management;

4. Manage branch modeling to evaluate the impact of variations in volume, pricing, and expenses (loan specific, headcount, benefits, leases, and all other operating expenses);

5. Develop profit & loss proformas for targeted sales teams;

6. Assist CFO with monthly financial reporting and analysis for DAS and related companies;

7. Maintain a thorough understanding of the DAS general ledger structure and financial systems;

Analyze current accounting practices and policies and recommend changes as appropriate and necessary. 

Requirements

Job Requirements 

Broad Knowledge & Experience: Residential   mortgage banking industry and familiarity with Mortgage banking/products and   investors are a plus but not required. Financial Reporting and analysis.   Strong understanding of GAAP.

Above Average Skills: High degree of   functional knowledge in subject matter. Comfortable with multiple   technological platforms. Exceptional attention to detail. Intermediate use of   Excel.

Demonstrated Ability: Ability to   effectively communicate with team members and upper management; manage   competing priorities.

General Knowledge: Well organized,   analytical, positive attitude, strong work ethic, collaborative mindset,   understands the meaning of teamwork.

Competencies: Analytical, Integrity, Adaptability,   Customer Service, Robust Communication Skills, Initiative,   Planning/Organizing, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership,   Resilient, Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Team Building,   Technical Credibility, Coaching/Mentorship.

Education & Experience 

Degree or Equivalent: Finance or   Accounting degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Years’ Experience: Progressive   experience in an accounting supervisory role.

Specialized Training: Familiarity with   Power BI. Industry knowledge is a plus   including exposure to Compensafe, Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Loan Vision   accounting software, and Ellie Mae Encompass.

Active Affiliations, Certifications: CPA or CMA are a plus but not required.

Work Environment 

Physical Demands: Office   Environment, daily computer usage requires close vision

Work Conditions: High volume activities, open workspace

Temperament: High degree of knowledge, troubleshooting,   and analytics, combined with extraordinarily high attention to detail is necessary.   Ability to successfully manage multiple personalities.