Controller 130,000 Plus 20% Bonus

need to live within 25 miles of Atlanta, Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

·            Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations and activities of the Accounting Department

·            Handles the month, quarter, and year-end closing process, including the reconciliation of the general ledger

·            Controls bank overhead expenses and makes recommendations to improve the bank’s cost structure; implements and manages approved expense controls

·            Prepares and is responsible for the accuracy and timely completion of the company’s financial statements and regulatory reporting and filings (Call Reports, FR Y-9SP, Corporate Annual Reports to Shareholders, Proxy Statements and Notices, etc.); ensures all financial reporting processes are in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

·            Evaluates and recommends annual insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities; manages and oversees the bank’s property casualty and liability-related insurance programs

·            Serves as a contact and interacts with board members, shareholders, investment bankers, regulators and external auditors

·            Manages the Treasury functions of the bank, which includes the investment portfolio, liquidity management, and pledge requirement for public deposits

·            Coordinates and prepares the tax returns for real property, personal property, intangible, etc.

·            Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions

·            Prepares and presents clear, accurate, concise, and effective correspondence, communications, documents, presentations, year-to-date financials, projections, analysis, forecasts, monthly board and management reports, and other reports and information

·            Manages cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports

·            Maintains internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures

·            Maintains an accurate chart of accounts and a system of controls over accounting transactions; ensures that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported; examines all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies

·            Prepares Audit Committee Meeting information packages and reports for the board of directors’ and committee meetings; records and prepares bank and Audit Committee

·            Attends Audit Committee meetings and other bank-related meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

·            Minimum 7-10 to 10 years of proven comprehensive and progressive accounting, financial reporting, management, and leadership experience in a banking environment

·            Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, management, or related field; designation required

·            Working knowledge of financial planning analysis (FP&A) and mergers and acquisitions

·            Strong knowledge and understanding of general banking regulations, laws, guidelines, GAAP, accounting practices, and related procedures

·            Excellent analytical, technical, problem resolution, and negotiation skills with the ability to interpret financial reports and legal documents

·            Working knowledge of month-end closing procedures and current understanding of the industry’s trends/developments and banking investment practices

·            Digital and technology-savvy; advanced level skill set in using advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, graphing, pivot tables, etc.), Microsoft Office, FIS core system, and other innovative accounting and reporting systems

·            Expert level written and verbal communication and diplomacy skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, persuasively, informatively, tactfully, and effectively across all levels of the organization

·            Demonstrated ability to use accurate and excellent judgment, discretion, and reasoning, as well as make sound business decisions, comprehend and follow directions and instructions

·            Highly resourceful team player with excellent presentation, interpersonal, relationship building, leadership, organizational, and in-depth supervisory skills are essential

·            Possess the ability to readily analyze and interpret government regulations, assess and articulate complex problems and solutions; strong analytical, technical, problem resolution, project management, strategic and critical/logical thinking, research, and negotiation skills

·            Must be a self-starter who is self-motivated and directed with the ability to resolve accounting-related problems, produce accurate and organized work with minimum supervision, and handle multiple tasks; goal-oriented with the ability to produce quality results, meet all established goals, objectives, deadlines, and expectations; ability to  comply with all bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

·            Excellent quality customer service, telephone, and listening skills with a genuine interest in serving customers and the ability to collaborate and build good cross-functional business relationships

·            Outgoing and trustworthy with the ability to effectively handle and maintain confidential matters and information

·            Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate effective meetings, reconciliation and accounting-related training classes

·            Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high performance and changing environment, and must be able to adapt to change