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Controller

Location: St. Louis, MO

Do you want to be a part of a winning team?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Controller. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in accounting and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. As a key player on our team, your role will be integral to our continued success.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • Relevant work experience in community bank and/or public accounting
  • Requires broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices within the financial services industry, including a strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Bank regulatory reporting experience required
  • Must have strong quantitative and verbal/written communication skills
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting the accounting treatment of issues
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills with a forward-looking focus


Responsibilities

  • Reviews income and expense general ledger entries for appropriateness and assures all monthly entries have been made, accrued, or prepaid for the month before month-end close
  • Prepares daily/weekly/monthly general ledger reconciliations
  • Performing a variety of accounting and financial control functions in conformance with established bank strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Responsible for monthly financial report analysis
  • Assist with CECL, ALM, and Liquidity Reporting
  • Holding Company and related entity accounting
  • Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and review of financial statements and Board reports in accordance with GAAP; includes review of underlying support for completeness and accuracy
  • Led the monthly financial close, including timely recording of journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements for the Bank and all related entities
  • Maintain cash management of borrowings, pledging, and collateral, including federal reserve and FHLB accounts
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including appropriate internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with FDICIA
  • Monitoring financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met
  • Work with the CFO to maintain the integrity of the accounting system along with best practices.


Job Type: Full-time


If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Email info@elevate.bank to request an application. Join our dynamic team and elevate your banking career with us!