CONTROLLER

Description

**CalPrivate Bank is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion!!!

Job Title - Controller

Department - Finance

Reports To - Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status - Exempt

Job Summary

Oversees the Bank's accounting functions and prepares financial, management and regulatory reports. Develops plans, and recommends practices and procedures for the proper financial control for the Bank. Acts as accounting liaison to other areas of the bank. Supervises accounting staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains the Bank’s accounting systems. Creates monthly financial reporting. Supervises monthly accruals including payroll, investments, fixed assets and other accounting functions.
• Prepares and supervises regulatory reports including Call Report, FR-2900, Summary of Deposits, Local Public Agency and others.
• Supervises Accounts Payable function - processing invoices, cutting checks, distributing checks, maintaining vendor files, collecting Form W-9 data.
• Supervises and distributes annual 1099-Misc forms.
• Coordinates stock activity and issuance of stock options and restricted stock.
• Creates accounting and reporting for Bank's holding company.
• Responsible for calculating commission payments.
• Oversees vendor management process.
• Participates in examination and audit responses related to accounting and finance. Helps create materials for annual shareholders meetings.
• Supervises payroll accounting entries.
• Assists Chief Financial Officer with specialized projects as necessary.

BSA/AML Compliance Responsibilities

This position includes direct or indirect interaction with customers and other employees and therefore includes responsibilities relating to BSA/AML. The employee will have opportunity to examine and view information and documents produced by other employees of the Bank relating to BSA and therefore has the obligation to report suspicious activity to the BSA Officer as appropriate. The employee is responsible for understanding and following the Bank’s BSA/AML policies including elevating suspicious activity to the BSA Officer. Additionally, the employee is required to understand and follow the Bank’s compliance program.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance preferred or equivalent experience or training. Experience in a banking accounting role a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and vendors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts in order to accurately process invoices and general ledger transactions.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Advanced MS Office skills required.

Competencies

Management & Leadership Skills

• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for an organization’s vision and motivates, leads and empowers others to achieve organizational goals;
• Demonstrates an intellectual and professional leadership style that supports the attainment of mutual respect.
• Ability to establish and encourage positive working relationships with key stakeholders;
• Ability to influence or persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches.
• Ability to train, motivate, reward and coach accounting employees.

Problem solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes financial information effectively. 
• Technical Skills
• Pursues training and development opportunities in field of expertise
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Shares expertise with others.

Judgment

• Includes appropriate people in decision-making. Makes timely decisions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and listens and gets clarification
• Responds well to questions and relays answers clearly.

Team work

• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Recognizes accomplishments of staff members

Quality Management

• Strives for accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through
• Looks for ways to improve processes and quality of work.

Organizational Support

• Administers and follows policies and procedures
• Supports Bank's mission, goals and values
• Strives to benefit bank through effective management practices. 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Prioritizes and plan work duties.
• Uses time effectively and efficiently.