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Controller

Citizens State BankFishers, IN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

The bank controller is a senior-level financial professional responsible for overseeing and managing the daily accounting and financial reporting functions of a bank. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The controller plays a key role in financial planning, analysis and reporting to senior management and Board of Directors.

Primary Duties : Financial reporting

  • Preparing and publishing accurate financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for both internal management and external auditors.
  • Prepares financial statements and develops and maintains internal financial controls.
  • Prepares and ensures accuracy of monthly reports to be presented to the Board of Directors and senior management

Budgeting and forecasting

  • Coordinating the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, analyzing budget variances, and providing insights to support decision-making and improve financial performance.
  • Internal controls

  • Designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control systems to prevent errors, fraud, and mismanagement of funds. This includes overseeing internal and external audits.
  • Compliance

  • Ensuring adherence to relevant accounting principles, industry regulations, and federal, state, local tax laws. This includes staying updated on changes in tax laws and regulations affecting the bank's operations.
  • Provides oversight of tax and accounting issues for the bank and all affiliates.
  • Financial analysis

  • Analyzing financial data to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Makes recommendations relating to budget preparation, profit forecasts and operational changes as needed.
  • Assists in analysis of new branch site locations and closing of existing branches.
  • Responsible for effective management of capital adequacy and asset / liability management.
  • Team leadership

  • Managing and developing the accounting team, providing guidance and training to enhance their skills and performance.
  • Education and skills :

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of five or more years of experience in an accounting or financial manager role.
  • Strong background in a financial institution accounting, auditing and Federal, State and Local tax laws, Federal and State Banking regulations and policies and procedures related to procurement.
  • Background in banking preferred.
  • High-level analytical and communication skills.
  • Excellent computer and spreadsheet skills
  • Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant)
  • Ability to dynamically lead, support and develop the accounting team
  • Citizens State Bank also offers the following benefits :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings account
  • Wellness incentives with rewards $$, Health Savings Employer match, Health Reimbursement accounts
  • Short and Long Term disability (employer paid after 1 year)
  • 401K retirement savings with employer match
  • Employee Relief Fund
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Employee Recognition
  • Company Logo Wear
  • Paid Holidays, PTO, Volunteer, Bereavement
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