Senior Financial Reporting Analyst- Hybrid - Ascent Funding
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Ascent is an award-winning, rapidly growing, pre-IPO FinTech company that is on a mission to revolutionize the way people pay for college. We aim to improve learners’ access to the higher education system by being transparent and offering products that support a diverse population of students through our Ascent College and Career Loans. We believe education is an investment in the future, and we want to empower students of all economic backgrounds and disciplines, to maximize their return on that investment.
Job Description:
The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will report to the VP of Finance, Treasury, and Accounting, and will be responsible for overseeing bank accounts used for student and consumer loan originations, executing loan transactions, and reporting on loan facilities. The Sr. Analyst will have responsibilities related to Ascent’s student and consumer loan products.
This role has significant growth potential for a candidate who excels at process-improvement and can connect the dots between lending, capital markets, and financial reporting.
This is a multi-faced position that works closely with different business units including Accounting, Loan Operations, Data Engineering, and Finance. The position requires strict attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bonus points if you have:
Qualities we look for in our candidates:
Competitive pay with bonus, and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to:
Job Description:
The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will report to the VP of Finance, Treasury, and Accounting, and will be responsible for overseeing bank accounts used for student and consumer loan originations, executing loan transactions, and reporting on loan facilities. The Sr. Analyst will have responsibilities related to Ascent’s student and consumer loan products.
This role has significant growth potential for a candidate who excels at process-improvement and can connect the dots between lending, capital markets, and financial reporting.
This is a multi-faced position that works closely with different business units including Accounting, Loan Operations, Data Engineering, and Finance. The position requires strict attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and reconcile bank accounts used for student and consumer loan originations. Work with internal and originating bank partners to resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly investor reporting to investment banks, warehouse lenders, forward flow buyers, and securitizations.
- Ensure scheduled and ad-hoc reporting has the appropriate level of quality control.
- Reconcile loan servicing data, transaction documents, and cash remittances.
- Work with the internal Data Engineering team to streamline data flows and automate reporting.
- Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of treasury, capital markets, or accounting experience.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts to achieve a positive outcome.
- Ability to work independently in a team environment without close supervision.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as attentiveness to details and a commitment to follow up.
- Ability to effectively manage several tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Willingness/ability to work extra hours when faced with tight deadlines.
- Candidate must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with student or consumer loans.
- SQL or other experience working with large datasets.
- Experience with consumer loan securitizations or asset-backed lending.
- Advanced degree, CPA, or other relevant certification.
Qualities we look for in our candidates:
- An eagerness to learn and grow your skills.
- A drive to succeed, a sense of urgency, and a passion for the work.
- All-around good team leaders who are approachable and dedicated to helping others succeed.
- Confident communicators with internal and external parties.
Competitive pay with bonus, and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to:
- Compensation includes base salary of $80,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus and options.
- Company Stock Options
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Annual HSA contribution of $1,600
- Life insurance, disability, and critical illness
- 14 Paid Holidays! Eleven (11) + Two (2) Community Days + Your Birthday!
- Snacks and drinks in the office
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Generous paid leave policies
- $2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years + $1,000 Sabbatical Day
- Wellness, Work from Home funds, and more!
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Source : Ascent Funding