Description:
The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in managing the bank’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving process improvements. This role requires a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the bank’s continued growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or closely related field, and 3-5 years related bank accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and systems, including Loan and Deposit Systems, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Investment securities, Fixed Assets and Prepaids.
• Strong understanding of financial controls.
• Must be analytical and possess good human relations qualities and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the skill and ability to handle difficult and sensitive business situations.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory reports, including the Call Report and FR Y-9.
• Month-end and year-end closing preparations.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present information and data in an effective manner.
• Plan, organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Analyze and solve work problems.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee and review daily journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations to ensure proper documentation and controls.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance, including FDIC, OCC, and other banking authorities.
• Participate in the preparation and accurate development of all Bank financial Board Reports.
• Assist the Controller and CFO in the annual CPA audit, internal audit and supervisory examiner visits, preparing request lists, entry schedules, customer confirmations, and tax information gathering and reporting.
• Compile and prepare various reports - liquidity report, loans, deposits & securities concentration report, cash management, investment portfolio, lending limits quarterly and year end reports and financial statements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to team development.
• Prepare routine and special reports as scheduled and/or requested.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or closely related field, and 3-5 years related bank accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and systems, including Loan and Deposit Systems, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Investment securities, Fixed Assets and Prepaids.
• Strong understanding of financial controls.
• Must be analytical and possess good human relations qualities and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the skill and ability to handle difficult and sensitive business situations.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory reports, including the Call Report and FR Y-9.
• Month-end and year-end closing preparations.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present information and data in an effective manner.
• Plan, organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Analyze and solve work problems.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing.