AVP Controller

Description

 Who is Park Bank?

At Park Bank, we believe drive and ambition come from the heart. That achievement means different things to each of us. That there’s no one way to what’s next. And our story of achievement starts with each member of our team. No matter our job openings, we are always searching for great people to join our team. And while a culture-fit is nice, a culture-add is even better.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional client service and building partnerships that champion all who are driven to achieve financial goals, come join our branch family. In addition, if you thrive in making personal connections, exude confidence, and are committed to helping our clients succeed, we will help you get to next in your own career development.

General Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, the Assistant Vice President, Controller is responsible for the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of all financial data and ensures adequate controls are in place. This position oversees all accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory reporting. In addition, the AVP, Controller directs finance staff and ensures all activities are consistent with bank policies and procedures and appropriate laws and regulations, corporate requirements and strategic plans and objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Plan, direct and control the bank's accounting and financial reporting systems, supervising all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable and fixed assets.

· Review monthly or quarterly general ledger and internal checking reconciliations completed, ensure reconciliations are completed timely and outstanding items are addressed.

· Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports are completed timely and accurately to meet management and regulatory requirements.

· Prepare and/or review all financial reports presented to Board of Directors, ensuring accuracy.

· Prepare and/or review various reports and remittances to applicable municipalities, state and federal government agencies (including unclaimed property, personal property tax returns, etc.).

· Prepare various tax calculations, including monthly tax provisions, quarterly tax estimates and quarterly deferred tax assets.

· Coordinate with senior management and department managers in the preparation of the annual budget.

· Determine adequacy and effectiveness of financial policies and procedures in place supporting management decisions and controls; initiate changes as needed.

· Coordinate internal and external audits throughout the bank.

· Monitor and control the non-interest costs of the bank and ensure compliance through established guidelines.

· Manage various fund positions at correspondent banks, on a daily basis.

· Leading, motivating, and directing activities of department staff ensure training, development and evaluations of performance.

· Assist SVP - Finance with various projects, as assigned.

Requirements

  Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

· CPA certification preferred

· Minimum of 5 years of accounting or auditing experience with financial institution(s)

Additional Eligibility Requirements 

· Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills

· Possesses excellent analytical and decision making skills, as well as organizational skills

· Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

- Park Bank is a drug free workplace. All candidates selected for new employment with PARK BANK will be required to submit to drug testing after a conditional offer of employment. Employment is contingent on the associate passing the drug test

- Credit, Criminal and Driving history will be reviewed when making final employment decisions consistent with applicable laws.

- Park Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status and protected veteran status.

- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require employers to verify the employment status of each person hired.