LENDER SERVICES – MANAGER – REMOTE – FULL TIME
What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
About Sikich
Sikich LLC is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
LENDER SERVICES (LS)
Working in a fast-paced environment while also dealing hands-on with valued clients, LS professionals at Sikich are highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals. Professionals in this field possess excellent communication skills and are comfortable providing strategic and tactical lender advice and recommendations to firm clients. Our LS professionals utilize technology to deliver effective client solutions and spend time researching new and developing changes in the field. Sikich’s LS team members are educated in finance, accounting and related fields. The LS team assists clients with lender due diligence, field examinations, and various financial consulting projects for bank and non-bank lenders.
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Responsibilities
- Mentor and lead LS Team
- Manage LS team responsibilities and work with Directors and Partners on a regular basis
- Assist and maintain an updated budget and fee analysis
- Ability to service multiple chargeable client engagements simultaneously
- Review and continuously evaluate reports and projects from LS Team related to clients
- Lead the collateral analysis for field exams
- Consult financial statement information (income statements, balance sheets, and other reports) and provide thoughtful business observations and conclusions
- Consult and support LS team members in the development of high-level reports and client presentations to support business strategy and need
- Propose solutions to lender risks and problem solution tactics
- Participate in the active recruitment and training of new LS team members, specifically Associates
- Active participation in team meetings, calls, client relations and serve as secondary point of contact for clients when needed
- Actively engages and seeks new business opportunities for aspects of LS and the firm
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in an audit or transaction advisory practice within a national or regional public accounting or consulting firm
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Strong project management experience
- Travel on an as-needed basis
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated experience networking and communicating with lender advisory executives
- CPA certification
- Exceptional balance of strong audit skills and business acumen
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with in-house team members and outside prospects and clients of the firm
- Ability to be self-starter and confident when interacting with clients and asking questions
- Ability to operate within tight deadlines and take responsibility for completing an engagement in a timely manner
- Ability to apply critical thought and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Sikich Total Rewards
Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
- Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
- The company will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
- Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
We also offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually
- A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
