Controller

As the Corporate Controller, you will lead the Bank's accounting, financial, regulatory and credit reporting, accounts payable, procurement and fixed asset functions. The individual will ensure the Bank's financial and regulatory reporting filings are completed timely and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The primary objectives of the position are to 1) ensure accurate, complete and timely recording of all transactions and maintain internal controls to safeguard bank assets, 2) provide reporting and analysis that will help the bank monitor its performance and achieve its financial objectives and 3) evaluate automation and other process improvement opportunities to improve accounting department efficiency and 4) effectively manage your team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the recurring financial and performance related management reporting, including budget variance reports.
• Provide routine analysis and counsel to leaders regarding financial and operational performance of the various business and operational lines across the bank.
• Work with business line and operational leaders to ensure proper application of generally accepted accounting standards
• Provide recurring Board of Director materials related to the financial statements and capital
• Oversee the Accounting department and the design of a structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
• You will manage a team and cultivate a culture of top performance and accountability
• Issue timely and complete financial statements, including coordinating the preparation of the quarterly report and all the filings for the Bank and Holding Company
• You will handle all operational accounting functions including A/R, A/P, Reconciliations, etc.
• Support the annual budgeting process
• Responsible for overseeing Allowance for Credit Loss process and related system
• Responsible for accounting standard adoptions and implementation
• Coordinate and direct the execution of external audit as well as regulatory examinations
• Oversight of the Accounts Payable and Procurement function including associated Expense Reimbursement, Travel and related systems
• Responsible for the Fixed Asset function including its related system
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of new accounting and regulatory reporting standards
• Assist in forecasting long-term capital and earnings trends
• Participate in Operational Risk Committee and Audit Committee as needed
• Utilizes the resources of the Corporate Training & Development Department to develop tools to assess and evaluate progress and effectiveness of training.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline, Master's Degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant, preferred
• Ten plus years of accounting experience required, banking experience preferred
• Proven track record of strong customer service experience and positive attitude

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required helping to interact with all levels of management (CEO, Chief Credit Officer, COO, , Commercial, Mortgage, Wealth, Retail), and all other individuals necessary to properly perform the duties of this position.
• Requires impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
• Actively Collaborates with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead a team that manages multiple tasks
• Self-motivated, demonstrating high initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

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