The Opportunity
The Senior Staff Accountant, Structured Finance is responsible for managing complex accounting activities related to loan accounting, loan sales, securitizations, and structured finance transactions. This role provides accounting expertise, ensures accurate financial reporting, evaluates accounting standards, and supports the development of effective internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience within the financial services industry. This position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support financial operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic business initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Lead accounting activities for new securitizations, loan sales, and lines of credit, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Analyze complex financial transactions and communicate accounting implications, financial impacts, and reporting requirements to key stakeholders.
- Research, interpret, and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and new accounting standards to determine appropriate accounting treatment for business transactions.
- Identify and evaluate financial reporting risks and develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to mitigate potential exposure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Treasury, and Finance, to provide technical accounting guidance and support business initiatives.
- Prepare, review, and complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Coordinate and respond to external financial statement audits, bank audits, and other financial information requests.
- Analyze large financial datasets to identify discrepancies, evaluate trends, and support accurate accounting and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or commensurate work experience required
- CPA required
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience or three years of public accounting experience required.
- Experience within the financial services industry, specifically loan accounting and loan sales, required.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting principles, and technical accounting research required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret large datasets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial transactions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
The Aqua Advantage
At Aqua, we’re committed to supporting you both at work and beyond. Our benefits, programs, and perks are designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Paid Time Off — Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and floating holidays to support time away from work.
- Health & Insurance — Medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage options.
- Retirement Savings — Company-matched 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.
- Professional Development — Training, career growth, and educational opportunities to support your development.
- Work-Life Balance — An emphasis on flexibility and support both inside and outside of work.
- Inclusive Culture & Community Support — Diversity and inclusion initiatives along with paid volunteer opportunities.
What to Expect
This is primarily an office-based role that requires regular use of a computer and the ability to sit for extended periods. While performing the responsibilities of this position, employees may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, communicate verbally, hear, use vision, and handle or operate office equipment.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
