Carefree Title Branch Manager

Responsibilities

• Increase work load within the branch
• Assist staff with difficult transactions
• Review branch invoices for payment
• Track and record employee’s vacation and sick leave
• Approve staff timesheets
• Create escrow documents in accordance with established policies
• Maintain escrow records and act as an escrow agent
• Process escrow instructions
• Review preliminary reports
• Ensure consistency between escrow instructions and preliminary report
• Obtain modifications of escrow instructions, releases of liens, and other encumbrances
• Open escrow transactions
• Develop and/or obtain appropriate escrow documentation
• Implement terms contained in escrow instructions
• Reconcile between instructions and preliminary report with the Title Department and/or principals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years related experience with directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow officer
• Escrow Officer Certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank (plus)
• Intermediate to expert level of Microsoft Office suite
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Performance evaluation and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of title and escrow processes and procedures

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.®. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas. When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• A team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• A state of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• A team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best