Financial Controller

Key job duties and responsibilities

• Directs all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, accruals and reconciliations.
• Oversee the preparation and timely issuance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory accounting requirements and Bank policies.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review management reports, financial analyses, and Board reporting packages.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and strategic financial plans.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of all regulatory reports, including Call Reports and other filings required by federal and state banking regulators.
• Maintain compliance with accounting pronouncements, regulatory guidance and banking industry standards.
• Cook up regulatory examinations and respond to examiner requests.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures and controls.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk, and external auditors.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and control procedures are maintained throughout the accounting function.
• Lead and participate in the implementation of process improvements, new technology, forecasting models, accounting and finance policies and control designs across the organization.
• Design and implement policies across revenue recognition, lease accounting, and other technical accounting processes and enhancements.
• Assist with the design, implementation and ongoing enhancement of board-level reporting and KPI dashboards for senior management and board level audiences.
• Participate in incentive system design, implementation and upgrades.
• Directly supervise accounting and finance staff.
• Develop, mentor and retain high-performing finance personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and customer service.
• Serve as trusted advisor to CFO and executive leadership team.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations supporting strategic initiatives.
• Participate in Asset Liability Committee (ALCO), management committees and Board presentations as required.

  Education and Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; Advanced technical accounting foundation including CPA certification, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration and deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 10 years of commercial bank experience in accounting, treasury management or finance, with a proven track record of career growth progression and added responsibility.
  • Experienced with regulatory reporting, Call Reports, ALCO reporting and analyses and banking compliance requirements.
  • Experience in interacting with external auditors, bank regulators, executive leadership teams and delivery of Board presentations.

  Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong leadership and management experience in managing cross-functional teams, including staff development.
  • Superb analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  • Advanced proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, bank core processing system (FIS Horizon a plus), data mining software (Cognos a plus) and Call Reporting software.

  Benefits

  American Commercial Bank & Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including medical, dental and vision coverage, Life/STD/LTD plans, Flexible Spending Account, 401k+ESOP, 401K match, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.