Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

• Location 904 West Crawford Avenue,Connellsville, PA, 15425,United States
• Job Category Banking, Finance, Accounting
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

The Controller position works closely with the CFO to oversee the accounting and finance operations of the company. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and internal controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory accounting, or international financial reporting standards.

• Responsible for facilitating the recording of the bank's financial transactions, the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the board of directors, internal committees, management and outside groups within prescribed time frames.
• Ensure compliance with all internal control procedures over the accounting function. Identify opportunities to strengthen controls where appropriate. Includes oversight on key account reconcilement functions.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of internal and external financial reports as evidenced by period end close reviews.
• Lead efforts to improve automation, timing and coordination of required reporting as well as other accounting functions, such as accounts payable or employee expense management.
• Track and monitor the bank's liquidity position through the daily settlement, as well as maintaining correspondent account relationships.
• Help manage the bank’s investment portfolio, monitoring the performance, market value, and potential impairment, as well as facilitating capital markets committee meetings.
• Develop financial projections for balance sheet and income statement accounts. Direct the preparation of budgets and updating forecasts throughout the year.
• With the assistance of the Bank’s outside accounting firm’s tax experts, analyze the Bank's federal and state tax liabilities and coordinate the preparation of federal and state tax returns. This includes the facilitation of any tax credit programs the Bank participates in.
• Assist with internal and external auditors, examiners, and consultants by providing the required information in a timely manner and preparing any additional reporting as needed.
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of reports required by regulatory agencies, such as the Call Report, FR Y-9, FR Y-6, FR 2900, FR 2644 and other such reports.
• Review and keep management apprised of new or changing accounting standards and their effects on the institution, and make the appropriate changes to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate adaptability in evolving environments and perform other related work and duties as assigned
• Understand and support all BSA/AML responsibilities as applicable to the position as well as consistently, accurately, and timely carry out these responsibilities in compliance with the Bank’s internal policies.

• The Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent banking experience and IO+ years of progressively responsible experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Preference given to candidates with Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant designation.

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