AVP, Controller

Andover State Bank•Andover, KS

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About The Position

The Controller is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing back-office accounting operations, financial reporting, deposit operations support, internal audit activities, HR administrative support, and enterprise project and vendor management. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple critical functions while helping advance ASB’s vision, culture, and core values. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple high-complexity functions while providing structure, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
6+ years of accounting, finance or relevant banking experience.
Skilled user of Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Financial modeling, analysis experience.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, use tact and diplomacy; maintain professional demeanor.
Ability to use considerable judgment and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations.
All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background and credit check.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of banking experience.
5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
Knowledge of bank operating procedures, practices and policies.
Experience with payroll or other HR administrative functions.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage accounting and back-office team.
Provide coaching, development, and structured growth opportunities for employees.
Promote and model company culture, values, and frameworks.
Maintain and improve departmental procedures and documentation.
Perform monthly accounting activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Complete monthly investment accounting and related entries.
Support cash management functions as needed.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
Complete quarterly regulatory reporting, including Call Report.
Prepare quarterly ratio and peer comparison analyses.
Provide audit support for annual Director’s Audit and regulatory exams.
Own daily and monthly bank reconciliation processes.
Provide backup support and operational guidance to the deposit operations team.
Review deposit operations policies and recommend updates.
Serve as subject matter expert for treasury product back-office operations.
Complete or oversee monthly reconciliations per the Internal Audit checklist.
Monitor operational limits, signature authorities, and policy adherence.
Identify risks and escalate issues in deposit operations and related processes.
Process biweekly payroll and manage payroll deductions.
Review quarterly and annual payroll reporting.
Audit benefits enrollment and payroll deductions.
Support HR process documentation and onboarding activities.
Lead large-scale, cross-departmental company projects.
Administer core banking software access and permissions.
Oversee vendor management including onboarding, due diligence, and annual reviews.