Servicing Accounting Team Lead

Servicing Accounting Team Lead

MI Corporate HQ - Troy, MI 48098

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift 9 am-6 pm

Description

At AD Mortgage, we've been helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams for over 20 years and we couldn't do it without our team. With more than 400 passionate professionals (and growing!), we've built a culture rooted in collaboration, continuous growth, and shared success.

Join a company that listens to your voice, invests in your development, and celebrates every win big or small.

Your future starts here. Let's grow together.

Overall Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Servicing Accounting Team Lead to oversee the daily accounting functions related to our servicing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions, account reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership abilities, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of servicing accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly servicing accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cash postings.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of general ledger entries related to servicing portfolios (e.g., loans, leases, or asset-backed securities).
• Review and approve reconciliations for custodial and operational bank accounts.
• Coordinate with servicing operations, finance, and audit teams to resolve discrepancies or process issues.
• Prepare and review financial reports and servicing summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve documentation of processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist in audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries related to servicing transactions.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and improvement within the servicing accounting function.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 35 years of accounting experience in servicing accounting.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.

• Experience with accounting and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, etc.).

• Proven leadership or team lead experience, with ability to coach and motivate staff.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer | Career and Culture

• Company Culture: Inclusive, supportive company culture where you are not a number, but a voice that's heard and brings value.

• Growth Path: Defined paid training and clear pathways for career development.

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, sick days, paid volunteer hours, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.