Overview:

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is primarily responsible for the management of the Bank’s financial reporting (daily, monthly, quarterly, annually), financial audits, and the monitoring of enterprise financial risk though financial and data analysis. In addition, this position is responsible for filing the Bank’s call report and other regulatory filings that are required of the Bank and/or the Holding Company. The position will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer on the preparation and maintenance of the Bank’s annual Performance Plan and all financial reports presented to the Board of Directors and its Committees. This position will also work with the Chief Financial Officer in preparing specific reports to assist the Investment / Asset Liability Management Committee with managing liquidity, interest rate risk, and the Bank’s Investment Portfolio as well as monitoring compliance with various internal policies related to these areas.

Corporate Finance Responsibilities include:

  • Working with CFO on annual Performance Plan, quarterly forecasts and updates, and other longer-term financial projections.
  • Preparation of the quarterly Asset/Liability Committee ALCO package.
  • Maintain and enhance support documentation for Asset /Liability ALM and Liquidity assumptions based on regulatory changes as needed.
  • Ensure the interest risks are properly represented. Proactively identify new/emerging IR risks. Identify potential model or calibration adjustments based on changing balance sheet dynamics, present remediation and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain ALM policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the management, oversight and reporting of the bank’s liquidity position including various liquidity ratios, collateral availability, the estimated capacity of existing and potential funding sources, liquidity projections, stress liquidity scenarios, funding concentrations, commitment usage, levels, peer comparisons, etc.

Reporting Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for the bank. These include – board report package, asset liability management report package, and Forvis audit packages.
  • Manage in-house ad hoc reporting requests.
  • Prepare the quarterly and annual regulatory reports for the bank– call report and summary of deposits.
  • Oversee and/or prepare the quarterly and annual regulatory reports for the bank– call report and summary of deposits.

Corporate Accounting Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the completion of assigned month end close activities and prioritize staff assignments to meet timeframes established for month-end, quarter-end and annual closing of the general ledger.
  • Responsible for ensuring that reconciliations are accurate, complete and in compliance with GAAP.
  • Ensure the fixed assets subledger and corresponding general ledger accounts are properly calculated, supported, and reconciled.
  • Ensure bonds are accounted for properly in accordance with GAAP.

Other Job Responsibilities:

  • As needed, streamline, and simplify all required financial processes; understand connection and impact to operations.
  • Assist CFO as needed.
  • Develop and maintain healthy, collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders among varying levels.
  • Support the activities of both internal and external auditors throughout the year by providing requested documentation, explanations for large or unusual transactions, and communication of critical accounting processes.

Job Specifications:

  • BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.
  • 5+ years of experience in bank accounting preferred.
  • Experience as a Bank Controller or Bank Cashier preferred.
  • Experience with Asset Liability Management a plus.

Competencies:

  • Proficient in Excel and Pivot Tables with the ability to learn and utilize new and existing banking and accounting software applications.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
  • Analytical ability to interpret data and present it in a meaningful and easily understood form while providing recommendations.
  • Ability to take initiative in problem solving and use sound judgment to produce practical solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts/standards, US GAAP.