Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer bei None

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversee the Company’s operational accounting and financial reporting functions, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)/internal control related aspects, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing requirements, and regulatory (call report, FRY 9, etc.) reporting. Determine and develop accounting methodologies/policies based on interpretation of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US  GAAP) in relation to the Company’s circumstances. Oversee the monthly/quarterly/annual closing process and develop efficient processes and enhancements to drive accuracy and efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manage, coach, and counsel the reporting and operational accounting teams to meet department goals and achieve performance standards; encourage continuous improvement for career development.

Operational Accounting

    Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and implementation of new accounting standards, including:

    Understand intercompany transactions.

   Research complex accounting transactions and understand/trace transactions through core accounting system.

   Manage/oversee the monthly general ledger (GL) account reconciliation process.

   Design and implement efficient accounting processes to limit manual journal entries to GL and ensure that accounting sub-processes are accurately reflected.

   Ensure that all accounting sub-processes (Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL)/Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL), Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB 91”) process and documentation, Accounts Payable (A/P), Fixed Assets, Prepaids, Expense Accruals, Loans, Deposits, Pension, Other Comprehensive Income (OCI), Taxes, share buy-backs, dividends etc.) are understood, documented and controlled.

   Document /monitor the interaction of GL with subsidiary modules and integrated software.

   Oversee the timely and accurate closing of the books, consolidation process and preparation of financial statements.

Reporting

    Lead the preparation of the annual Proxy Statement.

    Oversee the SOX program and liaison between Internal Audit, Finance, and control owners to mitigate risk and streamline processes.

    Prepare, review, and maintain supporting documentation for regulatory and financial reports; prepare financial statements, board reports and cash flow statements.

    Manage the quarterly and annual SEC and other regulatory reports including:  Form 4s, 8-K, 10-K/10-Q including Statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, Footnotes, and Overview – Risks, S-3, S-1, Proxy, Call Reports, United States Housing and Urban Development Reports, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)/Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reporting. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications/Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

    Certified Public Accountant designation preferred

    10 years of experience in an SEC registrant financial institution accounting department or with a Certified Public Accounting firm required

    5 years supervisory experience preferred

    Experience in banking industry preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

    Detail oriented and extremely organized with strong prioritization and time management skills to successfully achieve objectives

    Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage large and complex data sets

    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook; advanced knowledge of Excel, general ledger applications and experience with complex software applications

    Proficient in or strong ability to learn intricacies of complex software application, financial transactions including Fixed Assets, Stock Options, A2i, Adobe Professional, and XBRL

    Understanding of SOX requirements and risk management principles    

    Flexibility to meet critical deadlines

Physical Demands

    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and some brief periods of walking/standing    

    Repetitive use of telephone, computer, computer mouse, and keyboard

    Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. at times

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