Controller

First Bank•Creve Coeur, MO

34d

About The Position

As the Corporate Controller, you will lead the bank and mortgage accounting teams, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, accounts payable, procurement and fixed asset functions. The individual will ensure the Bank's financial and regulatory reporting filings are completed timely and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The individual will have full oversight and responsibility of the management of expenses for the Bank. The primary objectives of the position are to 1) ensure accurate, complete and timely recording of all transactions and maintain internal controls to safeguard bank assets, 2) provide reporting and analysis that will help the bank monitor its performance and achieve its financial objectives and 3) evaluate automation and other process improvement opportunities to improve accounting department efficiency and 4) effectively manage your team.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required helping to interact with all levels of management (CEO, Chief Credit Officer, COO, Chief Risk Officer, Commercial, Mortgage, Wealth, Retail), and all other individuals necessary to properly perform the duties of this position.
Requires impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail and efficient work methods.
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Actively Collaborates with multiple stakeholders
Proven ability to lead a team that manages multiple tasks
Self-motivated, demonstrating high initiative
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline, required
Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience required; banking or financial services experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of strong internal and external client service, with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and business line leaders in a highly regulated banking environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the recurring financial reporting and close process
Represent the Accounting department across the Bank that promotes collaboration and process improvement
Provide routine analysis and counsel to leaders regarding financial and operational performance of the various business and operational lines across the bank.
Work with business line and operational leaders to ensure proper application of generally accepted accounting standards
Provide recurring Board of Director materials related to the financial statements and capital
Oversee the Accounting department and the design of a structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Work with the Mortgage team to ensure financial compliance standards are met
You will manage a team and cultivate a culture of top performance and accountability
Issue timely and complete financial statements, including coordinating the preparation of the quarterly report and all the filings for the Bank and Holding Company
You will handle all operational accounting functions including A/R, A/P, Reconciliations, etc.
Support the annual budgeting process
Responsible for accounting standard adoptions and implementation
Coordinate and direct the execution of external audit as well as regulatory examinations
Oversight of the Accounts Payable and Procurement function including associated Expense Reimbursement, Travel and related systems
Responsible for the Fixed Asset function including its related system
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of new accounting and regulatory reporting standards
Assist in forecasting long-term capital and earnings trends
Participate in Operational Risk Committee and Audit Committee as needed
Utilizes the resources of the Corporate Training & Development Department to develop tools to assess and evaluate progress and effectiveness of training.
Responsible for the General Ledger System, Accounts Payable System, Fixed Assets system among others within the accounting department.