Manager, Technical Accounting at Arbor Realty Trust | NY, US | Rezi

Manager, Technical Accounting at Arbor Realty Trust

Manager, Technical Accounting

Arbor Realty Trust · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Manager, Technical Accounting

Arbor Realty Trust · NY, US

18 days ago
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Responsibilities

  • Evaluate changes to Accounting Standards Codifications (ASC), SEC regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements, communicating their impact on financial reporting.
  • Analyze, research, and conclude on proposed company initiatives and completed transactions, preparing complex memorandums summarizing the impact.
  • Liaise closely with external auditors and counsel on technical accounting and reporting issues, building strong collaborative relationships and open, transparent communication.
  • Manage and review variable interest entities (consolidations) and current expected credit losses (CECL) processes.
  • Assist in the review of SEC reporting requirements and participate in disclosure committee meetings.
  • Lead or assist in the review of potential transactions, special projects, and other ad-hoc requests.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation standards, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Train and review the work of accounting team members.
  • Ensure SOX 404 compliance for areas of responsibility, including periodic updates to process narratives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, focused in real estate or the mortgage industry.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting the accounting treatment of complex transactions and disclosure guidance.
  • Experience in application of ASC 810 – Consolidations and/or ASC 326 – CECL is a plus.
  • Flexibility and willingness to pivot to new priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hands-on professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to coordinate projects within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple initiatives.
  • Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
  • Strong computer skills, with experience leveraging advanced Excel functions, financial systems, automation, and generative AI to organize and analyze data and enhance productivity.

Skills

  • US GAAP
  • Technical accounting
  • Researching and documenting accounting treatment of complex transactions
  • Disclosure guidance
  • ASC 810 – Consolidations
  • ASC 326 – CECL
  • Advanced Excel functions
  • Financial systems
  • Automation
  • Generative AI

Experience Level

  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • CPA preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $130,000 to $175,000

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • Paid time off benefits

About the Company

  • Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners.
  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.
  • We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.