Job: Controller

Controller

Job Description

 Reports to: VP of Accounting & Finance

 Summary:

Analyze financial status by collecting, monitoring and studying data, recommending actions. To perform various financial and budget analyses in the areas of profit planning, capital expenditures and cash flow. Prepare accounting reports and regulatory filings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare, verify, and ensure accuracy of the following reports but not limited to:
  • Quarterly Call Report
  • Branch profitability reports
  • Monthly financial reports
  • Various board reports
• Write procedures, maintain spreadsheet templates, gather all required report data for quarterly Call Reports from various departments and create reports in accounting system.
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis.
• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Assists with the gathering of reports for external auditors.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics

Competency:

The competency of the individual in the Controller position will be evaluated on an on-going basis by the VP of Finance & Accounting.  Competency will also be measured by the results of the examinations of the FDIC, Texas Department of Banking, the bank’s accounting firm, and the bank’s internal auditing firm.

Qualifications:

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.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance and 3 years financial reporting and analysis experience.

Must possess the ability to handle and execute multiple tasks simultaneously and exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality. Must possess exceptional analytical skills and advanced Microsoft Office and accounting and finance system skills. Ability to interact favorably, promote and maintain a positive image of the bank with staff.

Language and Communication Ability:

The individual must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and financial reports, laws and regulations, and legal documents.  The individual must have the ability to respond and communicate effectively to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, shareholders, Board of Directors, members of the community or others. The individual must also have the ability to prepare and deliver either in writing or speech to the above-mentioned entities proposals, audit responses, reports or other information.

Reasoning Ability:

The individual must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The individual must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.