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!