Controller

Bank of Tennessee•Johnson City, TN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Controller, you will develop and maintain accurate Accounting systems, ensure the integrity of financial and regulatory reports, prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with the CFO and manage the Bank’s Accounting staff. This role is highly visible in the Bank and requires a high level of professionalism and self-awareness. In this role, you are required to be extremely flexible to meet the overall demands of the Accounting department and ultimately the Bank.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in Bank Accounting or Auditing Banks required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience required
Ability to interpret Accounting guidance from FASB and FDIC reporting regulation
Possess a proficient background in accounting application and apply it to daily duties
Possess proficient computer skills and be familiar with most Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Power Point
Ability to consistently display professionalism and a positive attitude
Possess assessment and plan development skills
Ability to execute while leading, developing and motivating staff
Ability to be self-motivated and self-sufficient with minimal management oversight or supervision
Possess strong analytical skills
Ability to have knowledge of and handle confidential company information
Ability to be well-organized and prioritize individual duties and projects

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure all policies and procedures are followed and applied to daily operations
Ensure all deadlines are met
Oversee financial and regulatory reporting and prepared financial reports as needed
Collaborate with the CFO on Accounting period close
Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with the CFO
Ensure accounting records follow GAAP
Ensure regulatory reporting follows regulatory guidelines
Sign expense checks
Interact with bank management, bank board, auditors, and regulators as needed
Oversee and maintain effective and efficient Accounting operations
Manage the Bank’s Tennessee’s Accounting staff
Select and develop team members by leveraging individual strengths to build a highly productive team
Deliver effective employee onboarding and support ongoing training and development aligned with both employee growth and organizational needs
Facilitate cross-training and professional development to enhance team capabilities and continuity
Empower team members to strengthen confidence, job knowledge, and communication skills, and identify, discuss, and support career and promotional development opportunities
Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and timely feedback to team members through continuous, two-way communication
Establish clear expectations, goals, and timelines while collaborating with the team toward shared objectives
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Actively listen to feedback and address issues or conflicts in a timely and constructive manner
Review and approve timecards and benefit time for direct reports, ensuring appropriate staffing and coverage
Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with direct reports
Ensure job descriptions remain current and accurately reflect assigned duties, required skills, and experience to support effective staffing and recruitment
Maintain compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements
Consistently support, uphold and model the organization’s core values and standards
Complete other duties as assigned as determined by management to be reasonable and beneficial