Sr Leader, Technical Accounting

Technical Accounting Leader

Position Summary: Responsible for serving as the organization's technical accounting leader overseeing the interpretation and application of accounting standards under U.S. GAAP, including researching and documenting complex accounting transactions, ensuring compliance, and managing the adoption of new accounting standards. Supports financial statement close process and ensures accurate financial reporting. The role will support internal controls oversight for the accounting department, audit readiness, and accounting operations optimization, acting as a strategic partner to the CAO, Controller, and Accounting Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the enterprise owner on technical accounting matters, including fair value accounting, variable interests, revenue recognition, equity and share-based compensation, business combinations, consolidations, leases, impairments, debt and equity, and other complex or non-routine transactions.
• Leads the interpretation, adoption, and implementation of new and evolving U.S. GAAP standards, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and technical guidance.
• Ensures all accounting policies and procedures are documented and in-line with relevant GAAP standards and regulatory requirements; assists in implementation of new accounting principles and procedures.
• Prepares quarterly and annual accounting memorandums to support both routine accounting standards and unique or significant transactions.
• Supports financial statement close and reporting cycles. Collaborates with accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial statement close.
• Oversees and support internal financial reporting. Manages monthly and quarterly executive close reporting and regulatory reporting.
• Partners closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and senior leaders to assess accounting implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, and organizational changes.
• Serves as a liaison with external auditors and internal SOX teams.
• Partners with Accounting Systems, IT, and Accounting Operations to drive optimization and automation of accounting processes, including financial statement close, account reconciliations, and reporting workflows.
• Supports and provides oversight for accounting technology initiatives, including automation tools, close optimization, and reporting solutions.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate manual processes, improves data integrity, and enhances scalability to support growth and complexity.
• Translates complex technical accounting requirements into practical, sustainable, and operationally executable processes.
• Supports long-term accounting transformation, scalability, and enterprise growth initiatives.
• Upholds the organization's accounting policies, professional standards, and ethical values.
• Ensures sustained compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks.
• Collaborates effectively with cross functional leaders to advance strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) + years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting and audit exposure.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and complex accounting transactions
• This role requires a hybrid schedule based out of Irvine, CA.

Why work for loanDepot:

• Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot: loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $132,000 and $182,500. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.