# Chief Accounting Officer

**Company:** [World Business Lenders, LLC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/nsA2DtLTXP3vd9cubZCcqV.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

### [**About World Business Lenders**](https://wbl.com/) 

-   World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans and providing access to capital for under-served businesses that lack traditional funding options. Founded in 2011, WBL is majority institutionally owned and a best-in-class specialty finance servicer and default manager. WBL has a fully remote, multinational workforce of ~200 and a proven, seasoned leadership team consisting of several USMA graduates and former Army Officers.
-   Typically, the work schedule is from **9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday**, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.  
    

### Position Overview

-   This role leads the accounting organization through a critical period of modernization and scale, with title and scope calibrated to the selected candidate's experience level (Chief Accounting Officer for seasoned executive leaders; Director of Accounting for high-potential leaders growing into executive scope). 
-   **The ideal candidate will have direct experience within the Non-QM mortgage lending industry,** with a strong understanding of **specialty finance, lending operations, and financial reporting requirements specific to mortgage lending** environments. 
-   The individual will build, professionalize, and scale accounting operations, systems, and talent to support a growing organization, while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. 
-   This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical accounting depth and organizational-building capability.  
    

### **Role Purpose**

-   To transform the accounting function from its current state into a scalable, well-controlled, modern organization capable of supporting the company's growth trajectory.
-   This position drives the design and implementation of accounting processes, systems, and controls; builds and develops a high-performing accounting team; and partners with Finance, FP&A, and business leadership to ensure accounting operations enable rather than constrain business objectives.

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What You'll Be Doing (Core Responsibilities)**

-   **Organizational Building & Team Leadership**

-   Recruit, hire, and develop a scalable accounting team structure (staff accountants through senior management) aligned with growth projections and complexity of the business.
-   Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and career paths within the accounting organization; build a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
-   Conduct regular performance management, coaching, and professional development; identify and close skill gaps through training and hiring.
-   Build succession planning and cross-training practices to reduce key-person risk within the accounting function.

-   **Process & Systems Modernization**

-   Assess current accounting processes, systems, and controls; develop and execute a roadmap to modernize the general ledger, close process, and supporting sub-ledgers.
-   Lead evaluation and implementation of modern accounting/ERP systems or system upgrades; reduce reliance on manual, spreadsheet-based processes.
-   Standardize and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
-   Drive automation of routine accounting tasks (reconciliations, journal entries, reporting) to improve efficiency and reduce error rates.
-   Shorten the monthly/quarterly close cycle while improving accuracy and control quality

-   **Financial Reporting & Controls**

-   Own the integrity and timeliness of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and, if applicable, SEC reporting requirements.
-   Design and maintain a strong internal control environment; manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate annual audit process.
-   Oversee technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, FAS 91, CECL , and other complex areas relevant to the business.
-   Ensure accurate and timely tax provision, compliance filings, and coordination with external tax advisors.

-   **Reporting Relationship & Team Structure**

-   **Reports to:** Chief Executive Officer
-   **Direct Reports:** Finance and Treasury Manager, Accounting manager, staff accountants, Accounts Payable/Receivable teams, Treasury/Bank Reconciliation teams, Tax department, Loan Administration department (structure scales with organizational growth).

## Requirements

**Education**

-   Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
-   **CPA** required; working knowledge of **FAS 91 and CECL accounting rules and practices** strongly preferred.  
    

**Required Experience:**

-   **Direct experience working within a Non-QM mortgage company is required.**

-   Candidates **must** have industry experience in **Non-QM mortgage lending, specialty mortgage finance, or a closely related mortgage lending environment.** 

-   Experience in f**inancial services, lending, and mortgage accounting operations**, including exposure to loan portfolios, servicing, and related accounting requirements. 
-   CAO track: **12+ years progressive accounting experience with 5+ years in a senior leadership role** (Controller, Assistant Controller, or CAO). 
-   Director track: **8–12 years progressive accounting experience** with demonstrated team leadership and process improvement impact. 
-   Experience in a growth-stage or scaling organization strongly preferred. 
-   **CPA required;** working knowledge of **FAS 91 and CECL** accounting rules and practices strongly preferred. 
-   Familiarity with **Sage 300** a plus..  
    

**Remote Work Requirements**

-   Stable, reliable internet connection.
-   Professional and dedicated remote working setup.

**Required Industry Background:** 

-   Non-QM Mortgage Lending (required)  

-   Specialty Mortgage Finance  

-   Commercial Lending  

-   Real Estate Finance  

-   Portfolio Lending  

-   Financial Services  

**Preferred Additional Experience:** 

-   Banking  

-   FinTech / Financial Technology  
-   Growth-stage or scaling companies  
    

**Key Soft Skills:**

-   Executive Leadership
-   Team Building & Development
-   Process Improvement Mindset
-   Strategic Problem Solving
-   Change Management
-   Cross-Functional Collaboration
-   Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

**Specific Technical Skills Needed:**

-   **Mortgage Lending Accounting & Loan Portfolio Accounting** 
-   **Loan Accounting** (including FAS 91, CECL, and related lending standards) 
-   US GAAP Accounting
-   Financial Reporting & Close Management
-   SOX & Internal Controls
-   Technical Accounting (CECL, FAS 91, Revenue Recognition)
-   ERP & Accounting Systems Implementation
-   Process Automation & Optimization
-   Audit Management
-   Advanced Excel & Financial Systems

## Benefits

**What We Offer**

💰 **Compensation** includes a base salary of **$200,000**, plus incentive compensation eligibility (equity and deferred cash bonus), based on level and company policy.

🏖️ **Benefits** include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(k) with company match; and paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

🌍 **Work Environment:** Fully remote work environment, with occasional travel for leadership offsites/corporate events.

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