Controller

Summary
Responsible for performing a variety of financial, accounting and investment matters for the Bank. Strong attention to due dates a must.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Work with the CFO to execute the Bank’s mission and strategic plan
• Supervise Financial Operations department
• Recruit, train and coach Financial Operations staff. Hold the staff accountable for goal achievement, bank success and compliance. This includes overseeing departments provide appropriate and relevant reports to monitor objective achievement
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports
• Interpret operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the Bank
• Ensure the correct and accurate accounting classification of all income and expenditures
• Maintain company accounts; assign new account classifications as required and/or necessary
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for regulatory agencies
• Provide advice and counsel to management regarding the Bank’s major financial objectives and management fiscal policies
• Keep current on accounting and regulatory rules
• Support CFO in cost control measures and profit improvements
• Assist CFO in finance and accounting related special projects
• Gather data, prepare reports and/or work papers needed for audits, regulatory examinations and various reporting requirements
• Record security transactions and maintain security portfolio files.
• Oversee accounts payable process, trust department accounting and overdraft program performance
• Maintain shareholder records and prepare dividends
• Record and balance account and trust transactions
• Assist Trust Officer in trust department accounting, reporting and monitoring accounts
• Manage accruals, prepaids and fixed assets
• Serve on Risk committee and other committees as necessary or warranted
• Maintain a community presence
• Set a positive tone and example as a professional leader of Alliance Bank.
• Actively use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to align business goals, drive accountability, and ensure effective communication across teams.

Competencies

• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Attention for detail
• Stress Management/Composure
• Thoroughness
• Organization skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Problem-solving
• Confidentiality
• Ability to handle pressure with working under time constraints and deadlines

Supervisory Responsibility
This position supervises the Financial Operations Manager, Accounting & Trust Specialist, Accounting & ODP Specialist and oversees Financial Operations Team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
This position travels by vehicle in the Alliance Bank footprint and surrounding areas.

This job operates in a clerical office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment. This position requires manual dexterity and the ability to lift, bend, or stand as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Full-time employee must work 38-40 hours per week average to maintain full-time status.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related field preferred
• Three years’ experience in accounting and finance required
• Management experience required

AAP/EEO Statement

Alliance Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.