Description

• Management of the accounting operations division staff including overseeing workflow; verify staff completes duties as required; review internal reports for management and board; review general ledger reconcilements as required; review external reports prepared by staff; maintain performance evaluations
• Responsible for maintaining adequacy and operational efficiency of general ledger for all subsidiaries and related eliminations
• Responsible for managing the monthly general ledger close-out; review of results for reasonableness and accuracy; and issue the monthly reporting packages used to support company reports, including SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q).

• Serve as a key contributor to SEC reporting processes, including preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion & analysis (MD&A) disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements for banking industry oversight bodies (e.g., OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve), assisting with the collection and validation of required financial data.
• Research and apply accounting standards, ensuring adherence to GAAP, SEC regulations, and banking regulatory requirements. Utilize research tools such as CCH, Intelligize, or similar platforms.

• Supervise the Purchasing & Accounts Payable functions, including maintaining policies, related training, and fixed asset management
• Oversee and participate in interim and year-end external audits, ensuring timely data compilation and adherence to SOX controls.
• Coordinate tax reporting, including the compilation of year-end tax return data and tax planning initiatives, in collaboration with external tax professionals.
• Reporting:  serve as resource for both internal and external reporting for various stakeholders on an ongoing basis, including regulatory reporting, internal management reporting and SEC reporting.
• Assist with regulatory examinations by collecting financial information, reviewing data for accuracy, and supporting examiner inquiries.

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by assisting with department budget preparation and collaborating with the forecast and planning department.
• Champion the use of financial technology systems, ensuring the company is operating on the most effective platforms (e.g., ERP, financial reporting software) to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead process improvement initiatives through automation, data analytics, and financial system enhancements.
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance, while managing, coaching, and developing the accounting team.

• BA degree required with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance and CPA required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience in bank accounting or finance type roles
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a banking/accounting atmosphere 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of Jack Henry/SilverLake 

• Ability to effectively communicate with associates in department as well as associates in other support areas and departments
• Must have excellent analytical/problem solving skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.  Understanding of the reconciliation process
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment 
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. FirstBank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.