Director of Quality Control
Baker Tilly

Job Info

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Overview

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage with critical mass and top-notch talent in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 148 territories, with 36,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.0 billion.

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Responsibilities

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of business risk and advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Director of Quality Control! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Does this describe you?

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.
• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

Executes and manages the Pre-and Post-Closing Quality Control functions. Manages the QC department ensuring reviews are completed timely and accurately, and appropriate results are captured and analyzed. Ensures deliverables are met and quality standards are according to company policy. Work with other management teams in the company to integrate processes, reporting where necessary. Complete Special projects and act as back-up for other QC Managers, as necessary. Has the ability to apply appropriate sense of urgency, and proper use of discretion.

• Position requires in-depth knowledge of the Quality Control function with regards to FNMA, FHLMC, FHA/VA, USDA requirements.
• The VP of Quality Control should be well versed in performing and reviewing Pre and Post Close reviews, repurchase reviews, Early Payment Default, Canceled and Denied, Red Flag/ Fraud Reviews, and Branch Audits.
• The VP of Quality Control must have experience in implementing a Quality Control Program from an organizational standpoint to ensure adequate protection of the organization's assets.
• The VP must be knowledgeable in both state and federal regulatory requirements for real estate lending, must understand how to assess the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of each document.
• Understands the mission, culture, general operating functions, and quality control needs of the organization and that of the client.
• Sets unique operating environment, operating risks, and available quality control strategies and tactics to reduce and remove risk exposures.
• Must create and administer Manager and Analyst training as required, development and maintenance of employee scorecard and performance standards for the Quality Control Department.
• Maintain a Quality Control plan for Baker Tilly.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains complete and accurate daily, weekly, monthly, and other periodic records of quality control protocols, practices, checks and procedures.
• Recommend quality and general operational improvements based on review of findings and analyst scorecards.
• Will prioritize job/staff responsibilities, provide assignments, meet required deadlines, and develop project plans and/or schedules.
• Frequently monitor regulatory changes and updates and keep staff informed with this information.
• Responsible for hiring, managing, and training quality control staff members in partnership with Human Resources.
• Assures confidential information and private customer information is secure.
• Responsible for reviewing a high volume of loan activity and must maintain a high level of detail and accuracy during review process.
• Recognize and relay irregularities and concerns to appropriate management staff.
• Subject Matter Expert to internal/external staff as well as customers in reference to underwriting and compliance in relation to credit risk.
• Provide input on processes, procedures, and/or new approaches.
• Ensure loan quality, adherence to policies and guidelines, business validity, and salability.
• Establishes, provides input, and influences overall company objectives and long-term goals for the quality control/quality assurance functions of The Compliance Group.
• Must be able to work effectively, interact, and multi-task professionally with clients and employees and ensure high quality customer service internally and externally.
• Resolve customer concerns and issues related to our work product.
• Determine Quality Control trends and issues and implement as required.
• Coach others on Quality Control issues, problems and/or questions.
• In depth understanding of both State and Federal Compliance regulations.
• Regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment on critical business-matters that have a significant financial impact.
• Prepares and/or updates quality control/quality assurance procedures and manuals that establish, in writing, the quality control standard methods and procedures for specific lending functions of the organization.
• Position will directly supervise Quality Control Managers, Quality Assurance Analysts, Quality Control Processing Manager, Quality Control Admin Supervisor, and the output from those areas: reports, audit selection, customer rebuttals, report preparation, and pre- report delivery.
• Frequent interaction with clients
• Other duties assigned by Principal.

Qualifications

• 10 years of mortgage underwriting and/or quality control experience with at least 8 years of management experience.
• Must have the ability to review and convey QC results in relation to agency/corporate policy, investor/agency, regulatory, and procedures and guidelines.
• Extensive understanding of Processing, Underwriting, Closing, and Post-Closing processes.
• Full understanding of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and VA/FHA/USDA guidelines and overlays.
• Must be able to perform research and be able to analyze financial statements/documents, complex tax returns, and be able to interpret findings.
• Manage a large group of analysts; internal, remote, and branch locations.
• Experience in report management including database reporting.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office and utilization of various computer software systems.
• Organized, high attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and proficient in time management are required.

Additional Information

For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $136,310 to $288,900. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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