Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting Specialist is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and analyses. Candidate should be a strong team player with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have skills in preparing and communicating results. Candidate must be able to work to meet tight deadlines and adapt in a changing environment.

Primary Job Duties:

• Act as liaison to Senior Management and Parent (Ellington) on SEC reporting process
• Responsible for preparation and enhancement of internal reporting including monthly financial review package, monthly analytics relative to prior periods and forecast, including consideration of any key business drivers, and other GAAP, cash-based or ad hoc financial reporting for accounting and business management
• Coordinate and analyze stat accounts for key business drivers
• Responsible for preparation of assigned portions of the quarterly financial reporting package
• Prepare supporting schedules for presentations, disclosures and audits
• Ensure the Company maintains compliance with all financial covenants and/or requirements
• Maintain compliance with financial reporting SOX controls and assist with ensuring Accounting and Finance SOX controls are completed timely
• Preparation of external regulatory reporting, as assigned
• Preparation for assigned portions of the Annual Audited Financial Statements, including documentation and review of support
• Stay apprised of US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Prepare the annual GAAP disclosure checklist
• Foster and maintain an ongoing strong relationship with external and internal auditors that focuses on continuous improvement, communication, and productive engagement
• Responsible for understanding core origination processes and partnering with related business partners
• Special projects and ad hoc requests, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• * A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
  

  • Financial services experience preferred, knowledge of mortgage industry ideal but not required
  • Minimum of 3+ years financial reporting experience with a public company and 3+ years public accounting experience with an active CPA license, preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations
  • SOX and internal controls experience
  • Excellent in Microsoft Office products – very high level of Excel required
  • Experience in financial reporting tools, such as Workiva
  • Ability to work well with others and thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to evaluate facts and data to draw conclusions
  • Solution oriented with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and efficiency
  • Strong detail orientation and highly organized
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines, strong sense of urgency and responsiveness
  • Ethical, with a commitment to company values

Additional Information

• Working in a growing and dynamic industry
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, and wide array of voluntary products and discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• This is an Exempt role
• Target base salary range is 100K - 130K, which is based on various factors including skills and work experience.
• In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive additional compensation program via annual bonus that is based on individual performance.
• LBF is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer
• Please note that salaries that are estimated on various job sites may not reflect the actual compensation. Job sites, set the estimated salary, not Longbridge Financial.

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