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$158,061.00/yr - $237,091.00/yr
Summary: The Vice President, Controller oversees all accounting operations including general ledger, internal controls, and SOX testing. Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the reliability of all systems, processes, and data. Oversees the accounting and bookkeeping operations of the Bank. Files Call Report, FRY9-C, and timely and accurate reporting of other regulatory reports. The incumbent implements accounting policies, procedures, and departmental standards in addition to oversight of the budget and variance analysis for the Bank. Directs the control of Bank expensesJob Responsibilities:Financial Reporting and Accounting Oversight
- Administers control over Bank expenses.
- Manages the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
- Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of the Bank's financial data.
- Reviews and files Call Report, FRY9-C, and other regulatory reports timely and accurately.
- Aids in the interpretation of FASB pronouncements as well as statutory and regulatory issues.
- Responsible for managing the overall financial integrity and reconciliation of the Banks inter-company accounts.
- Maintains the integrity of the Bank's General Ledger and its integration with the Bank's core data processing system.
- Oversees all General Ledger supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy of all financial data.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Oversees the design, development and maintenance of internal controls and assures effectiveness and compliance.
- Reviews new processes to ensure compliance with the controls and all regulatory reporting requirements.
- Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures for the bank.
- Assures that all systems, policies and procedures and financial records are maintained properly.
- Collaborates with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audits and examinations.
- Recommends expense guidelines. Develops and implements system applications to ensure financial controls maintained in operating areas of the Bank.
- Reviews departmental budgets to ensure compliance with overall Bank goals.
Financial Leadership and Oversight
- Attends all meetings related to the implementation of new products, technology, and procedures (change management).
- Ensures the accuracy of consolidated financial statements by monitoring the flow of inter-company transactions and elimination of inter-company profit and certain inter-company transactions Evaluates accounting entries for validity, accuracy, and propriety.
- Designs accounting entries for complex financial transactions.
- Ensures the accuracy of the accounting records of all subsidiary companies.
Team Leadership and Development
- Directly supervises accounting personnel ensuring that all assigned work is completed accurately and within established time frames.
- Exercises the usual authority of a manager including staffing needs, performance evaluations, salary recommendations, training, and scheduling.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned (i.e., manages and delivers key strategic initiatives).
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 15 years accounting experience in an accounting or financial management role;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking or financial institutions;
- Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline;
- CPA designation and public accounting experience is preferred;
- Solid understanding of bank products and services and underlying operational accounting controls;
- Experienced in working with Core Banking and General Ledger systems and other application tools (Excel);
- Preferred knowledge of Fiserv core banking and Prologue General Ledger platform;
- A strong work ethic with a high standard of attention to detail and quality. Comfortable with working in a demanding and intellectually challenging environment;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Excellent organization/project management abilities with time management and strong team orientation skills;
- Strong communication skills - the ability to present ideas and strategy with conviction;
- Significant team building and staff management experience with proven success in developing strong relationships with, and the respect of, other functional executives;
- Highly motivated, self-starter type professional;
- Ability to work successfully in a deadline driven, fast pace, ever changing team environment.
Columbia Bank offers the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory.
- Bonus programs.
- Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Bank Holidays.
- Employees may participate in the 401k program.
Schedule:This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need.Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Seniority level
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- IndustriesBanking
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