Chief Accounting Officer

Annual Salary Range: $300, plus bonus

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the Company's accounting function. Responsibilities include oversight of all accounting operations, financial reporting, accounting policy, internal controls over financial reporting, regulatory reporting governance, technical accounting matters, external audit coordination, and accounting systems and processes. The CAO ensures the integrity and accuracy of the Company's financial information;

develops and maintains strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC disclosure requirements (as applicable), and banking regulatory reporting requirements; and serves as a key advisor to Executive Management and the Board regarding accounting, financial reporting, and emerging accounting issues. The CAO provides leadership in preparing the organization for increasing complexity associated with growth and ensures the accounting organization is scalable, efficient, and aligned with the Company's strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• MBA or Master's degree preferred
• CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• 10+ years of leadership experience in banking or financial services.
• Experience with external audits, regulatory examinations, SEC reporting and technical accounting matters required.

• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and banking accounting practices
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement new accounting standards
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and talent development expertise
• Strategic planning and process improvement experience

• 20% - Provides strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise accounting operations, close processes and financial statement integrity.
• 20% - Oversees external financial reporting, disclosures and regulatory reporting governance.
• 15% - Directs accounting policy, technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
• 15% - Maintains internal controls over financial reporting and accounting governance frameworks.
• 10% - Serves as liaison with external auditors, Audit Committee and regulators regarding accounting matters.
• 10% - Supports strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital actions and significant business transactions.
• 5% - Responsible for developing, mentoring and retaining accounting leadership and developing strong succession pipelines.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

• Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
• Stationary 75% of the time or greater
• Move objects up to a maximum of 10 lbs

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