We’re a title company built for today. With digitally native tools, process improvement, and transparent pricing, we’re tackling the antiquated title industry head-on.
We think it’s time that the 150-year-old title industry was brought into the 21st century. Closing on a real estate transaction should be simple, efficient, and clearly and fairly priced. Blueprint seeks to deliver a digital closing experience with a modern approach, transparent pricing on closing fees, and more control for our partners.
Join Us: We are a team of smart, driven individuals with a passion for disrupting title insurance and modernizing the closing experience. We are looking for new team members to join our growth and share our mission. If you are interested in Blueprint Title career opportunities, visit our website at www.blueprinttitle.com/careers/ or reaching out to people.resources@blueprinttitle.com with your resume and job interests!
As Senior Manager, Finance And Accounting, You Will
Lead the accounting department and manage all aspects of corporate and escrow accounting, daily reconciliation, tax compliance, and forecasting.
What You Will Work On
Manage, mentor, and continuously develop Accounting department team members and contractors with a focus on building a high-performing, highly engaged team
Own the accounting function for various title insurance & escrow subsidiaries and collaborate with the local teams
Oversee and own the daily reconciliation of funds received in multiple escrow accounts
Review the daily maintenance of title and escrow activities, including funds management (incoming and outgoing), and resolution of account discrepancies
Ensure proper and consistent application of revenue recognition across entities as per US GAAP
Maintain monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations for escrow accounts
Lead escheatment process and submit unclaimed property to the state as needed
Maintain and monitor all bank accounts for all entities as well as handle transfers and wire requests
Review Positive Pay exceptions and ACH alerts on a daily basis
Review the month-end close process in accordance with US GAAP
Review and reconcile escrow vendor statements monthly
Prepare monthly financial statements and help lead monthly business review sessions
Collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategy, budgeting, and accounting policies
Create financial models to understand the impact of future decisions or events
Oversee cash management and cash flow forecasting efforts
Work with statutory partner to complete NAIC quarterly and annual filings
Assist in compiling data for regulatory reports, including both title agency and underwriter data calls
Independently manage deadlines and submit timely financial and/or regulatory filings across all active markets
Coordinate various state escrow, financial, Department of Insurance and underwriter audits
Provide excellent customer service by proactively managing escalated issues and bringing them to resolution
Assist with the resolution of account discrepancies by collaborating with the internal teams, with underwriters, as well as with escrow and title officers
Assist with building and maintaining a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over title and escrow activities across various markets
Coordinate with external auditors regarding the financial audit as well as controls testing
Other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned
What We Are Looking For In You
5+ years in a corporate accounting role
3+ years of title and escrow experience is required
Experience with multi-entity and multi-state accounting is required
Experience working with tax partners to file federal and state returns is required
Advanced excel skills are required
Experience with Quickbooks is required
Experience with NetSuite and Qualia are preferred
NAIC filing experience is preferred
Experience managing a finance and accounting team is preferred
Ability to navigate a highly cross-functional organization and create a culture of collaboration between accounting and the rest of the company
Ability to collaborate with, and guide, outside finance and accounting consultants
Highly motivated with a positive, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to wear many hats as the Accounting and Finance functions evolve
Demonstrated experience in establishing internal controls in a startup environment
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP coupled with exceptional planning and organization skills
Knowledge and experience implementing ALTA best practices is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with cross functional teams
Strong communication and organizational skills as well as impeccable attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and handle several deadlines simultaneously
Strong analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Real Estate
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