Chief Accounting Officer

NBT Bank • Utica, NY

2d

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) leads, manages, and provides strategic direction for the Company's accounting function. The role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, accounting policy, internal controls over financial reporting, regulatory reporting governance, technical accounting, external audit coordination, and accounting systems and processes.

The CAO ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information; develops and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable SEC disclosure requirements, and banking regulatory reporting requirements. The CAO advises Executive Management and the Board on accounting, financial reporting, and emerging accounting issues, and prepares the accounting organization to scale efficiently as the Company grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.
• 15 or more years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• 10 or more years of leadership experience in banking or financial services.
• Experience with external audits, regulatory examinations, SEC reporting, and technical accounting matters.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and banking accounting practices.
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement new accounting standards.
• Executive communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and talent development expertise.
• Strategic planning and process improvement experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise accounting operations, close processes, and financial statement integrity.
• Oversee external financial reporting, disclosures, and regulatory reporting governance.
• Direct accounting policy, technical accounting research, and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and accounting governance frameworks.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors, the Audit Committee, and regulators regarding accounting matters.
• Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital actions, and significant business transactions.
• Develop, mentor, and retain accounting leaders and build strong succession pipelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At least 22 days of paid time off annually for full-time employees, prorated in the year of hire.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Medical coverage, including employer HSA contributions for eligible High Deductible Health Plan participants.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Voluntary hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.
• Wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• Volunteer service and charitable partnership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive