Corporate Accounting – Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounting Manager with experience in direct lending to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for our lending portfolio. This role is critical in managing loan accounting, ensuring regulatory adherence, and providing strategic financial insights to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee loan accounting, including loan origination, servicing, interest accruals, and fair value adjustments.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting under GAAP or relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with ASC 310, ASC 326 (CECL), and ASC 820.
• Manage the allowance for credit losses (ACL) and other loan-related reserves.
• Partner with auditors to provide documentation and explanations during financial audits.

Lending Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, banking regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitor and manage loan servicing activities, including reconciliations and cash flow analysis.
• Work closely with credit, underwriting, and risk teams to assess loan performance and reporting accuracy.
• Stay updated on FASB, SEC, and other regulatory changes affecting direct lending.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with treasury, FP&A, tax, and risk management teams to optimize financial strategies.
• Support capital markets activities, including securitizations and warehouse lending facilities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to senior leadership for decision-making.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Lead automation initiatives and implement best practices for loan accounting systems (e.g., BlackLine, Workiva, Sage Intacct, or Oracle ERP).
• Enhance internal controls and streamline accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with direct lending, private credit, or financial services expertise.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, CECL, and fair value accounting for loan portfolios.
• Experience working in a lending institution, asset manager, or fintech lender is a plus.
• Proficiency in loan accounting software, ERP systems, and Excel (financial modeling preferred).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities