What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at First Bank?
Position Details
About This Role
As the Corporate Controller, you will lead the bank and mortgage accounting teams, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, accounts payable, procurement and fixed asset functions. The individual will ensure the Bank's financial and regulatory reporting filings are completed timely and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The individual will have full oversight and responsibility of the management of expenses for the Bank.
The primary objectives of the position are to 1) ensure accurate, complete and timely recording of all transactions and maintain internal controls to safeguard bank assets, 2) provide reporting and analysis that will help the bank monitor its performance and achieve its financial objectives and 3) evaluate automation and other process improvement opportunities to improve accounting department efficiency and 4) effectively manage your team.
In this Role You Will
About Us
Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.
Diversity
At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.
First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
At First Bank, we embrace a hybrid work environment which allows employees to work at an alternative location depending upon the needs of their job and team. The in-office days are designed to inspire increased collaboration, development, productivity, and quick decision making.
Hybrid schedules should include at least three full days in the office with more or all in-office days expected of our client facing teams and the groups that support them in the business.
Additional Details
Additional Details
The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to, prior experience, skill set, training, and other internal business and organizational factors. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the range below. The range is driven by the geographic location of our estimated hiring location; however, the specific range may vary depending on the geographic location for remote positions. Compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each hiring instance. A reasonable estimate of the current pay is: $
About This Role
As the Corporate Controller, you will lead the bank and mortgage accounting teams, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, accounts payable, procurement and fixed asset functions. The individual will ensure the Bank's financial and regulatory reporting filings are completed timely and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The individual will have full oversight and responsibility of the management of expenses for the Bank.
The primary objectives of the position are to 1) ensure accurate, complete and timely recording of all transactions and maintain internal controls to safeguard bank assets, 2) provide reporting and analysis that will help the bank monitor its performance and achieve its financial objectives and 3) evaluate automation and other process improvement opportunities to improve accounting department efficiency and 4) effectively manage your team.
In this Role You Will
- Coordinate the recurring financial reporting and close process
- Represent the Accounting department across the Bank that promotes collaboration and process improvement
- Provide routine analysis and counsel to leaders regarding financial and operational performance of the various business and operational lines across the bank.
- Work with business line and operational leaders to ensure proper application of generally accepted accounting standards
- Provide recurring Board of Director materials related to the financial statements and capital
- Oversee the Accounting department and the design of a structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
- Work with the Mortgage team to ensure financial compliance standards are met
- You will manage a team and cultivate a culture of top performance and accountability
- Issue timely and complete financial statements, including coordinating the preparation of the quarterly report and all the filings for the Bank and Holding Company
- You will handle all operational accounting functions including A/R, A/P, Reconciliations, etc.
- Support the annual budgeting process
- Responsible for accounting standard adoptions and implementation
- Coordinate and direct the execution of external audit as well as regulatory examinations
- Oversight of the Accounts Payable and Procurement function including associated Expense Reimbursement, Travel and related systems
- Responsible for the Fixed Asset function including its related system
- Responsible for the coordination and implementation of new accounting and regulatory reporting standards
- Assist in forecasting long-term capital and earnings trends
- Participate in Operational Risk Committee and Audit Committee as needed
- Utilizes the resources of the Corporate Training & Development Department to develop tools to assess and evaluate progress and effectiveness of training.
- Responsible for the General Ledger System, Accounts Payable System, Fixed Assets system among others within the accounting department.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required helping to interact with all levels of management (CEO, Chief Credit Officer, COO, Chief Risk Officer, Commercial, Mortgage, Wealth, Retail), and all other individuals necessary to properly perform the duties of this position.
- Requires impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail and efficient work methods.
- Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
- Actively Collaborates with multiple stakeholders
- Proven ability to lead a team that manages multiple tasks
- Self-motivated, demonstrating high initiative
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
About Us
Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.
Diversity
At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.
First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
At First Bank, we embrace a hybrid work environment which allows employees to work at an alternative location depending upon the needs of their job and team. The in-office days are designed to inspire increased collaboration, development, productivity, and quick decision making.
Hybrid schedules should include at least three full days in the office with more or all in-office days expected of our client facing teams and the groups that support them in the business.
Additional Details
Additional Details
The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to, prior experience, skill set, training, and other internal business and organizational factors. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the range below. The range is driven by the geographic location of our estimated hiring location; however, the specific range may vary depending on the geographic location for remote positions. Compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each hiring instance. A reasonable estimate of the current pay is: $