Closing Manager

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

About the role

The Closing Manager will interface with buyers, lenders, escrow agents, sales, and all in-house departments to ensure timely closing. Reviews and approves sales contract packages, monitors progress of loans, and audits escrow closings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Closing Coordinators, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Organize, plan, and head the weekly team meeting between the Construction and Sales Departments and Mortgage
• Supervise the ordering, receiving, and sending of documents for closings (e.g., soil letters, surveys, keys)
• Supervise the preparation and distribution of plans and specs for FHA closings
• Review all contracts for clarity of language
• Maintain the list of all contracts and their projected month of closing
• Track and report all earnest money received and due, and reconcile the Earnest Money Exception Report
• Schedule closing dates with buyers and notify all parties involved by phone and/or in writing
• Prepare documents for closings; notarize deeds and lien waivers
• Review and approve HUDs prior to closing
• Track and report status of all loans closing within the current month
• Track and report potential terminations, enter terminations upon request, and prepare check requests if earnest money is to be refunded
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages two or more employees in the Closing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Notary Public certificate helpful but not required
• Tolerance of high-stress situations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits