Controller

DEPT./LOCATION: Accounting/La Crosse Area

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Full-Time

Controller Position Summary:

Responsible for administering the bank’s fiscal records and financial reporting procedures. Provides finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost controls for the institution in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Controller will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to manage the overall accounting department functions and operations. This position is responsible for facilitating communication between management, various departments and employees through oversight, guidance, and training

Controller Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as the first point of contact for staff regarding questions on policies, procedures and addressing concerns as they arise.
• Understand and support all bank-wide initiatives in a positive manner.
• Develop and maintain proficiency with job-related systems and equipment utilized.
• Keeps up to date on River Bank’s products, services, policies and procedures in order to be a valuable resource at assigned branch.
• Actively develops team through continuous coaching and training on site, scheduling additional training with the Training Department as necessary.
• Works with Human Resources to develop coaching and performance improvement plans as warranted to ensure employees receive the support they need to be successful in their roles at the first sign of performance falling below expectations.
• Actively participates in the completion of performance reviews with employees by assigned deadline.
• Lead and oversee the company’s financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the completion of financial statements at the holding company level.
• Files the FR Y-6, FR Y-9, and FR Y-10 for the holding company.
• Completes and files the Call Report in a timely manner.
• Responsible for completing the Personal Property Statements.
• Compiles ALCO reports on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares board reports on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for reviewing quarterly payroll reports.
• Review daily and monthly balancing reports.
• Responsible for Fixed Asset and Depreciation Schedule.
• Quarterly Filings with external organizations at the bank level.
• Posting of transactions.
• Creates efficiencies within the Accounting Department.
• Responsible for calculating the Fringe Benefits.
• Assist with completing the Budget for the following year.
• Directs the annual financial audit.
• Responsible for ensuring the holding company tax estimates payments are made.
• Responsible for compiling tax documents.
• Works directly with Auditors for other various audits throughout the year.
• Works directly with Examiners throughout the year.
• Works with and assists employees at all levels of the bank.
• Ensures appropriate procedures for financial reporting, record keeping and documentation that maintains files in an orderly fashion.
• Recognizes areas in need of support and actively proposes solutions to Management and Human Resources as warranted; assisting with the development of tools as needed.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new employees with the assistance of the Human Resources and Training departments.
• Supports the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by actively participating in bank sponsored and community events or organizations.
• Responsible for the timely reviewing of employee time cards and payroll changes, as well as additional employee paperwork as needed.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all company records and information.
• Complies with all government laws, policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Controller Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work load.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem solving and computer skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Controller Position Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a similar role within a financial institution.
• 5 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Prior Call Report experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work is performed largely in an office environment, during normal business hours. Deadline pressure is an integral part of the job. Regular mental and visual concentration for computer usage and reading complex and technical compliance information is required. Position will alternate between walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds of office supplies and/or documents throughout work shift.

Acknowledgement:

I understand that this job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by associates assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job, and does not create an employment contract. I also understand that I may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by Management. All requirements are subject to change over time, within Management’s sole discretion, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person