As an Escrow Branch Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for the effective operation of personnel, equipment and other resource necessary to perform the efficient escrow/closing functions.

Job Details

Who are we?

We’re not your typical mortgage and title service provider. We like to think we’re bold, have a whole lot of heart and are unafraid to challenge the status quo. It’s our people—our team members and customers—that fuel our passion for making the homebuying journey the very best it can be.  Within our Financial Services suite of companies, we pledge to ‘Love the Customer’ each and every day throughout the homebuying process, working hand and hand with our builder to create memorable customer experiences.

We’re proud of our current and past recognition as a Best Place to Work by numerous publications such as National Mortgage News, Orlando Sentinel and the Orlando Business Journal.  Our esteemed company culture affectionately called ‘TMLiving,’ our unwavering pledge to sustainability and philanthropy and our dedication to elevating the customer and employee experience make us a great choice for potential homebuyers and team members alike.

Sacramento Escrow Branch Manager

As an Escrow Branch Manager working for Inspired California Escrow Services, Inc., Taylor Morrison’s title company, you will be responsible for efficient and effective oversight of branch team members, escrow/closing functions, business development, and relationship management of customers, both internal and external. You will actively assist in meeting or exceeding all branch company goals and be responsible to exercise significant independent judgment, and possess the knowledge, experience, and interpersonal skills necessary to efficiently manage escrow branch operations.  

What You’ll Do

· Ability to perform all tasks of all personnel under your supervision

· Ensure daily branch operations are conducted in accordance with operations standards

· Establish and monitor processes for accurate and timely processing of title, scheduling, closing preparation, closing and post-closing

· Without limiting any of the foregoing essential duties, to supervise all aspects of branch activities, including, without limitation, all escrow procedures, accounting functions, marketing and branch maintenance

· To properly maintain custody & control of escrow funds, corporate assets & records and other property coming into the office

· Work closely with assigned Sales and Management in creating and implementing branch revenue goals, expense controls, strategic plan/budget for branch business development

· Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate proficiently and effectively with internal and external customers

· Responsible for understanding, utilizing, and promoting company initiatives, including technology, operational, and people services

· Understands and complies with escrow accounting procedures and good fund laws

· Attends Community & Builder events to promote Inspired Escrow

· Develop relationships with our homebuilder and mortgage finance divisions, including the Division President, VP of Finance, VP of Sales, Sales Reps, & Contract & Closing Coordinators.

· Responsible for understanding and closely adhering to California Department of Financial Regulation and Innovation requirements and guidelines to escrow operations

· Perform other duties as assigned

Sound Like You?

You might be just who we’re looking for if you have…

· Five (5) years related escrow leadership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Current Knowledge of Title and Escrow Requirements in California

· Knowledge in real estate financing and conveyance transactions

· Knowledge in title insurance requirements, policies, and underwriting procedures

· Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

· Ability to supervise, direct and control the working conduct and results of from one (1) to twenty-five (25) escrow personnel

· You must be a notary public in state located

· Strong communications skills – written, verbal, and listening

· Must be of high integrity, accountability, technical competence and moral character

· Highly proficient level of computer skills in title production and closing software (e.g. SoftPro, Ramquest, ResWare) including spreadsheet, word processing, and PowerPoint

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees

• Setting rates of pay and hours of work

• Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees

• Determining work techniques

• Planning the work

• Apportioning work among employees

• Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed

• Planning budgets for work

• Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance

• Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Inspired Title Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. 

Taylor Morrison is an equal opportunity employer.  Taylor Morrison does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first.  In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)