Controller

This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting operations of the Bank under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports
• Distribute financial reporting results to required groups
• Prepare and update budgets and forecasts in accordance with organizational requirements
• Provide cost management insights to the leadership team
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, sales performance, and operational cost efficiencies
• Manage the production of the annual budget
• Manage Capital Expenditure Requests
• Maintain the accounting chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Update and maintain the general ledger to the highest standards of accounting best practices
• Ensure A/P and A/R are processed accurately and timely
• Ensure that GL account and bank reconciliations are accurately and timely completed
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
  
• Must be a self-motivated individual, with the ability to work independently or as part of a group
• Must possess a respectful demeanor towards interpersonal relationships with management and subordinates
• Must possess the ability to understand and work within a corporate culture
• Must be open to and understanding of periodic change in processes, environment, etc.
• DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, plus 7-10 years of professional accounting experience required
• Experience in a banking/financial services environment preferred
• MBA preferred
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in accounting software programs such as Sage 50 or equivalent software.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and Power Point software programs.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
  

• Office environment
• High exposure to computer usage