Job description

Position Summary: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Treasury, through individual state Homeowner Assistance Funds, is offering mortgage arrears assistance to homeowners who have experienced a reduction in household income, increased expenses, or other financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The objective of the Financial Manager is to lead a team that oversees all aspects of the program payment and post-payment processes, including payment processing, recoupment, funds reconciliation, program accounting, paper check issuance voiding, and re-issuance and other aspects of financial management of the program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a team of finance and reporting analysts to ensure proper financial management for the Homeowner Assistance Fund program and all payment processes to applicants. Specific duties may include:

• Audit current financial processes, identify gaps, and create solutions.

• Oversee paper check, ACH, and Wire Transfer payment process to mortgage lenders and other payees, as well recoupment of funding, and tracking and reconciliation processes.

• Troubleshoot payment issues assigning proper staff resources to devise solutions and ensuring positive outcomes.

• Oversee maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all payment processes and financial management activities.

• Manage project personnel utilizing remote management techniques to ensure staff is on task and meeting program expectations.

• Maintain knowledge of U.S. Department of Treasury regulations and guidance.

• Ensure absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and uphold data integrity policies.

• Write formal reports that are clear, concise, and easily understood.

• Present program/project ideas and coordinate with management and staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated project management expertise with an emphasis on payment processing and financial management

• In depth understanding of banking, payment processing, and accounting processes

• Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets

• Demonstrated ability to create new successful financial management strategies including tracking, reconciliation, and payments coordination

• Ability to manage client expectations to ensure success of project.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and pro-actively identify key steps to complete requested client outcomes.

• Excellent client relations and an understanding of local, state, and federal government structure

• Experience working with federally funded grant programs

• Experience working with federally funded applicant-based assistance programs

• Familiarity with case management systems (dynamics 365, FAMS, etc.) as it relates to general processing of an application and how disbursements work in the system

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; AND,

• 5+ years in financial management, payment processing, accounting, or related fields

• Proficient in MS Office Suite; highly proficient in Excel

• Experience managing a team of professionals

• Experience with federally funded housing programs a plus

• Experience with federal audits a plus

• Experience with the CDF process a plus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $147,972.25 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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