Accounting Director​/Manager

Security Bank Midwest

OVERVIEW: Security Bank Midwest is searching for a highly organized and analytical professional to fill our Accounting Director / Manager Position. The ideal candidate must be detail orientated, technology proficient and thrive in a collaborative environment. The position is in Lennox, South Dakota and will report to the President and CEO of the Bank.

SUMMARY: The Accounting Director / Manager leads the day-to-day accounting function of a $300 million independent community bank with six branches. The role blends hands-on accounting with small-team leadership ensuring accurate general ledger activity, timely month end close, strong internal controls, and on time regulatory reporting. This role partners closely with Branch / Loan Operations, Treasury / ALCO, Compliance / BSA and Information Technology to support safe, sound growth and actionable financial insights to the President, CEO and Board of Directors.

200 Security Drive, Lennox, SD 57039

• Own daily, month and quarterly close (Journal Entries, Accruals, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting and Intercompany Transactions).
• Maintain the chart of accounts and documented accounting policies / procedures.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations: clear reconciling items promptly.
• Oversee accounting for loans, deposits, investments, borrowings, premises and equipment.
• Prepare monthly financial statements with variance analysis and management commentary.
• Prepare and file FFIEC 051 CALL Reports and applicable state filings accurately and on time.
• Support external audit, internal audit, and regulatory examination (F.D.I.C. and State of SD)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory accounting, including CECL / ACL for Loans and investment credit losses when applicable.
• Coordinate tax information reporting and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Maintain internal controls commensurate with size and complexity of a $300 million bank.
• Reconcile correspondent bank accounts.
• Monitor Federal Home Loan Bank collateral and pledging.
• Monitor Public Funds Reporting.
• Track investments and credit loss reporting.
• Assist with daily cash position, wires / ACH settlement controls and liquidity reporting.
• Assist President with Asset Liability Committee.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Expense Management.
• Supervise and coach a small accounting / operations team.
• Partner with Loan & Deposit Operations on end-to-end control integrity.
• Serve as Primary Contact for Auditors, Examiners and key Finance Vendors.
• Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop monthly forecast and annual budgets by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, variances, and evaluating key components of the income statement and balance sheet.
• Own treasury operations: cash positioning, liquidity management, and cash forecasting.
• Maintain Holding Company Financials and Track Tax Distributions to Shareholders.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Bank Accounting Experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and practice judgment.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Process driven mindset for efficiency and results.
• High integrity and discretion handling confidential information.
• Experience in preparing Board Materials and working directly with auditors and examiners.

EOE

For more information about Security Bank, check us out idwest.bank. Qualified candidates, please submit credentials and inquire with Vice President of Human Resources / Jodi Myburgh at jodimyburghk or call President John Baumiller at .

MBA Job number/Date Added
H-8098: 2/5/26