Director Finance FPB

First PREMIER Bank•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work. We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities.

Requirements

Works at an advanced level to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.
Works at an advanced level to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.
Works at an advanced level to apply appropriate analytical processes and procedures to support research schedules.
Works at an advanced level to obtain consensus between two or more parties who may have different interests, for the benefit of the organization.
Works at an advanced level to communicate and deliver information verbally in a clear, concise and compelling manner to other people.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
CPA credential is preferred.
Public accounting audit experience is preferred.
Minimum of five years of practical business experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting policy implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees regulatory reporting across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submissions to federal agencies such as the FDIC and Federal Reserve.
Reviews staff-prepared reports and maintains strong internal controls to support reporting integrity.
Leads the implementation of new or updated regulatory requirements by updating procedures, integrating reporting changes (e.g., new data fields), and ensuring staff are properly trained to maintain compliance with evolving standards.
Manages the preparation and review of annual audited financial statements across multiple entities.
Researches and implements new accounting standards, leveraging staff support as needed to ensure timely and effective adoption.
Directs the monthly financial close process.
Reviews financial results, key estimates, and supporting activities to ensure alignment with accounting standards and business objectives.
Leads the budgeting and forecasting processes by validating key assumptions, assessing resource needs, and guiding capacity planning through collaboration with department leaders and data-driven analysis.
Manages the Rent-a-BIN relationship, including annual risk assessments to evaluate financial, regulatory, and operational exposure.
Oversees monthly monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance, performance, and proactive risk mitigation.
Oversees the wire transfer function, ensuring accurate processing, effective policy implementation, and resolution of escalated issues.
Leads system enhancements and maintains strong customer service standards.
Evaluates the adequacy of financial reporting policies by collaborating across departments to ensure that operational activities are accurately reflected in the financial statements.
Develops and communicates financial analytics that support strategic, tactical, and financial objectives.
Translates complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences, identifying opportunities to enhance business performance.
Interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
Provides constructive and timely performance reviews.
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.