Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

VP, Accounting & Corporate Controller

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage - Lombard, IL - Full Time

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company with an iconic brand and outstanding customer loyalty. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees. 

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs, please review and apply for our opening below!

Responsibilities:

The VP, Accounting & Controller is a key member of the Finance function, reporting directly to the CFO. The Controller is responsible for the integrity of financial accounting processes to ensure compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and U.S. tax law and support the ability to comply with various profit-based compensation arrangements. The Controller oversees accounting operations and is accountable for building processes and teams that deliver insightful, timely, and accurate financial information while maintaining a strong internal control environment. 

Financial Reporting & Close 

  • Manage, execute and optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring GL entries and reporting files for all legal entities are complete, accurate, and delivered in a timely manner to support company-level, division-level, and branch-level monthly reporting 
  • Oversee preparation of quarterly consolidated financial results and reporting packages for submission to the parent company, including supporting schedules, variance explanations, and intercompany eliminations 
  • Ensure the integrity of financial results through review of account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis (month-over-month and year-to-date) at both account and legal entity levels 
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with parent company reporting requirements 

Income Tax Accounting & Coordination 

  • Coordinate with the parent company tax team to provide information for their evaluation of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 for our legal entities; review the resulting schedules and journal entries for accuracy and completeness prior to recording 
  • Coordinate with the third party tax consultant and parent company tax team on quarterly and annual tax reporting, estimated payments, tax return preparation support, and intercompany tax matters 

Internal Controls & Compliance 

  • Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls as necessary to protect Company assets and the integrity of financial reporting 
  • Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and parent company reviews 
  • Oversee general ledger (Prologue) account maintenance and ensure the accounting system supports GAAP compliance and business reporting needs 
  • Review existing operational and accounting processes, structures, and systems to identify and implement improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization, and optimization  

Systems & Process Optimization 

  • Review and enhance operational and accounting processes, structures, and systems to drive simplification, standardization, automation, and scalability 
  • Partner with other business leaders to ensure supporting systems (e.g., Encompass, Compensafe, ADP, and Power BI) properly integrate with accounting and reporting processes 
  • Lead key finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and reporting enhancements 

Leadership & Team Development 

  • Lead and develop the accounting team responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets, accounts payable, and financial reporting 
  • Establish clear performance expectations, promote accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement 
  • Recruit, train, mentor, and retain high-performing accounting professionals 

Qualifications 

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with a passion for developing high-performing teams and collaborating with cross-functional areas. 
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting 
  • CPA or similar professional designation  
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting/financial experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or senior leadership role  
  • Mortgage industry experience strongly preferred 
  • Public accounting experience preferred 
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including consolidation and intercompany accounting 
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams 
  • Experience managing complex accounting systems in a fast-paced environment 
  • Experience implementing automation and system/process improvements 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop actionable solutions with minimal direction  
  • Proficient in accounting and financial management software and Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel 

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 annually.


Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse, talented, qualified applicants to apply. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include: 
  • Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service. 
  • Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed. 
  • 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday) 
  • Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan. 
  • Dental Coverage 
  • Vision Coverage 
  • Company Paid Life Insurance 
  • 401K with a generous employer match 
  • Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc. 
  • Free Legal Services 
  • Employee Loan Program 
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