Accounting Director

First National Bank Texas•Killeen, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Director will leverage in-depth expertise in complex accounting rules, standards, and reporting, applying this knowledge to specific financial situations and transactions. This role involves researching complex accounting issues, preparing technical accounting position papers, and defending accounting conclusions. The Director will utilize accounting software, data query languages (SQL), and financial reporting tools for data analysis and efficient reporting. Key responsibilities include providing expertise on the financial implications of various transactions, structuring strategies that align with accounting requirements, analyzing and interpreting financial data to provide insights and recommendations for improving the Bank's financial performance, and developing and maintaining internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. The role also entails enforcing Company and Departmental policies and procedures, managing FLASH reporting, reviewing Quarterly Call Reports, and participating in the configuration, testing, and implementation of new software for new Accounting Standards. The Accounting Director will partner with the Accounting Information Systems Manager to oversee departmental processes and recommend improvements, support the Accounting Deputy Controller in managerial reporting, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information. Additionally, the role involves assisting in annual external and internal audits, researching outstanding items, overseeing and preparing monthly, quarterly, and managerial financial reports, managing Accounting and General Ledger responsibilities, and participating in relevant webinars. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to travel as needed. Management responsibilities include managing and providing guidance, leadership, and coaching to Accounting staff, directing daily workflow, leading process improvement initiatives, and evaluating staff performance for personnel actions.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Master's degree in accounting or finance
CPA license required
Minimum of four years' accounting experience
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems
Working knowledge of the concepts of report writing in Accounting and/or Financial applications
Must be detail oriented, analytical, and organized
Effective written and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Must successfully pass background investigation according to company policy
Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Leverage in-depth expertise in complex accounting rules, standards, and reporting and apply this knowledge to specific financial situations and transactions
Research complex accounting issues, prepare technical accounting position papers, and defend accounting conclusions
Utilize accounting software, data query languages (SQL), and financial reporting tools for data analysis and efficient reporting
Provide expertise on financial implications of various transactions and structure strategies that align with accounting requirements
Analyze and interpret financial data to provide insight and recommendations for improving the Bank's financial performance
Develop and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
Enforce Company and Departmental policies and procedures
Manage FLASH reporting such as fluxes for current month/year to date vs prior, current month/year to date vs same time last year, and current month/year to date vs budget
Review of Quarterly Call Reports
Participate in configuring, testing, and implementing new software to comply with new Accounting Standards
Partner with Accounting Information Systems Manager to oversee departmental processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Support the Accounting Deputy Controller in all managerial reporting
Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information and align accounting goals with overall Bank strategy
Assist in annual external audits and internal audits (example: OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC)
Research outstanding items at all company levels
Oversee/ Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
Oversee/ Prepare managerial reports as needed
Manage Accounting and General Ledger responsibilities
Participate in webinars related to Banking, Accounting, and overall Regulatory reporting
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Travel as needed to meet business needs
Other duties as assigned
Manage and provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to Accounting staff
Direct daily workflow within the department
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Interview applicants and evaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer, or termination