Accounting Manager

First American

. Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including mortgage servicing and subservicing accounting functions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,250 - $102,976 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting activities, including mortgage servicing and financial reporting, while leading and developing accounting teams. Proven ability to establish effective relationships across management levels and influence strategic decisions.

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Accounting ManagementFinancial AnalysisTeam LeadershipProject ManagementRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Mortgage Servicing AccountingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledger MaintenanceFinancial ReportingReconciliationInternal ControlsAudit SupportFinancial Statement PreparationComplex Project Execution

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationCoachingConflict Management

Industry Keywords

Financial DynamicsOperational GoalsMiddle ManagementStakeholder EngagementBusiness Acumen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including mortgage servicing and subservicing accounting functions
Direct and monitor accounting activities to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, reported, and managed
Oversee accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, financial analysis and reporting, revenue and asset accounting, mortgage servicing accounting, loan-level accounting, investor and servicing-related financial activity, fee and advance accounting, and close activities
Review financial reports, accounting statements, reconciliations, and servicing-related financial data
Provide technical accounting expertise and advice to leaders
Partner with servicing, treasury, finance, operations, compliance, and other stakeholders
Select and manage relationships with external consultants, accounting firms, and service providers
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop accounting professionals
Set accounting operational and financial goals and standards
Manage accounting systems and procedures and implement improvements
Approve bank account reconciliations
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements
Supervise month-end reconciliations, closing, and reporting
Maintain financial security through internal controls and provide audit support
Supervise teams responsible for operations and project outcomes
Contribute to project reviews and approve project designs and cost estimates
Participate in departmental planning and operational decisions
Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and make hiring and compensation recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
5-7 years of directly related experience
3-5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory/management role
Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Middle Management level
Deep subject matter expertise
Analytical, project management and problem solving skills
Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects in area of functional expertise
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the Management level across global functional groups and business units
Ability to influence thinking and gain acceptance in sensitive situations
Strong capacity to communicate the function’s vision and set aligned goals
Familiarity with competitor, financial and industry dynamics
Ability to recruit, retain and develop talent, hold employees accountable, lead change, manage conflict and foster collaboration
Ability to manage customer expectations and ensure commitments are met
Ability to provide reliable information, deliver persuasive presentations, listen effectively and negotiate
High level of business acumen, strategic agility, ability to develop others, and influence change

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment