Controller

Are you looking for a career that allows you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, be a vital member of a team focused on helping customers reach their goals, and truly work for your future as an employee owner? If you answered yes, you’re ready to Work Forward!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the Bank’s accounting procedures follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports, including the audited financial statements
• Prepares other financial reports as needed for Executive Management
• Establishes, maintains, and supervises an effective accounting and general ledger system
• Assures that all monthly entries have been made, accrued, or prepaid
• Ensures adequate internal controls over financial records is created and maintained
• Manages the preparation of the quarterly call report and other required federal reporting requirements of the Bank, Holding Company, and ESOP
• Manages the accounts payable and receivable functions
• Manages prepaid expenses and accruals
• Manages the depreciation schedules
• Prepares or manages general ledger reconciliations and ensures all balance sheet accounts assigned have been reconciled and proper documentation is retained; follows-up on any outstanding suspense items
• Assists the CFO with the preparation of and management of tax forms and payments
• Audits and reviews accounting records prepared by other departments
• Prepares periodic internal and external audit reports
• Serves on the Finance Committee
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, finance, or related field and minimum of three years of accounting experience preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of basic accounting concepts, bank general ledger management, profit planning, financial planning and analysis, asset/liability management, including familiarity with the various operational units within the bank and data processing systems.
• Certificated Public Accountant is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate characteristics of a highly motivated, results oriented and positive person.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks at one time and be a team player.

At Bank Forward, our greatest asset is our employees. The commitment to our employees is shown by investing in them through a competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefit package, including Employee Stock Ownership. Working for a widely respected company with a rich tradition, in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, positivity, with a culture grounded in teamwork focused on the future is what can be expected at Bank Forward…It’s Simply the Forward Way!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fargo, ND 58103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $84,000 - $127,000