Senior Accounting Manager

Rate is the 2nd largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. The company has become The Home Purchase Experts® by offering industry‑leading self‑service tools and low rate, low fee mortgages through an easy‑to‑understand process and unparalleled customer service. Headquartered in Chicago with approximately 6,000+ employees in 300+ offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, Rate has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners with more than $40 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in the past year. In connection with Rate’s emphasis on overall wellness, the Company is investing in multiple new lines of business outside traditional mortgage lending, that will optimize the customer database to introduce new health and financial wellness products and services. This is a newly created role that will be the lead Accounting and Finance leader for these business lines. We are looking for someone who can drive operational efficiency and financial performance as we scale from startup to a high‑growth phase, optimizing workflows and building repeatable processes. Pay Range: $125,000- $140,000 annually Location: 3940 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 Responsibilities Include: Overseeing all accounting aspects including managing the monthly close in a timely and efficient manner. Oversight and full responsibility for the quality of all Balance Sheet monthly reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Team. Preparation of monthly GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules. Interpret financial directives from upper management and establish procedures for carrying out directives. Collaborate with the executive leadership on financial modeling and performance. Coordinate with Financial Planning & Analysis team on financial variance analysis. Partner with Controller and Assistant Controller in developing internal control framework and accounting work flow. Qualifications: Public Accounting experience preferred. Possess strong business acumen with the ability to effectively address both financial and operational challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to take initiative and build a strong Accounting Team. Attention to detail, data driven and hands‑on. Strong knowledge of GAAP. Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason, as protected by law. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., health care and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources). Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rate