Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description:

 

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 QA Analyst! 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 rewardedYou do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working togetherYou 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:

Must be able to perform QA reviews between 5-10% of the current volume per monthThe role requires the ability to provide detailed feedback to the Auditing team, to include guideline and overlay references and respond during the feedback process in a professional and detailed mannerThis role will assist in the Baker Tilly test file process in various capacities (review and oversight)This role requires in-depth knowledge of the Quality Control function with regards to FNMA, FHLMC, FHA/VA, USDA requirementsThe QA Specialist should be well versed in performing and reviewing Pre and Post Close reviews, Repurchase reviews, Early Payment Default and Red Flag/ Fraud Reviews The QA Specialist 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 documentUnderstands the quality control needs of the organization and that of our ClientsWill assist the management team in Auditor training as required; development and maintenance of employee scorecard and performance standards for the Quality Control DepartmentAssist in drafting and maintaining quality control policies and proceduresDocument and maintain the QA reporting records and provide monthly reports to managementAssist in investigating and reviewing client oversight itemsAnalyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality control departmentAssist in developing, recommending and monitoring corrective and preventive actionsprepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activitiesAssist in identifying training needs based on scorecard issuesProactively determine areas of additional focus for QA regarding specific auditors and/or clients

Successful candidates will have:

10 years of mortgage underwriting and/or quality control experienceMust have the ability to review and convey QC results in relation to agency/corporate policy, investor/agency, regulatory, and procedures and guidelinesExtensive understanding of Processing, Underwriting, Closing, and Post-Closing processesFull understanding of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and VA/FHA/USDA guidelines and overlaysMust be able to perform research and be able to analyze financial statements/documents, complex tax returns, and be able to interpret findingsExperience in report management including database reportingAdvanced computer skills with Microsoft Office - Excel and utilization of various computer software systemsOrganized, high attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and proficient in time management are required

The compensation range for this role is $61,260  to $116,160 . Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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