Controller

TBO Bank

Controller

Prairie Village, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us:
    TBO Bank (AKA The Bank of Opportunity) has been serving customers from our hometown location in Orrick, Missouri. We’ve taken pride in building banking relationships that have spanned decades.

    Now we’re bringing “the feel” of hometown banking to a broader landscape. Our mission: to connect and empower in a way that is human, relatable and real. As we expand the reach of our relationships, you can feel secure working for a bank that just gets it.

    Position Summary/Objective

    The primary responsibilities for the Controller of the TBO Bank will be management and oversight of the general ledger, ensuring that proper accounting and recording of bank transactions are performed in an accurate and timely manner, including the management of accurate cost accounting. Additional duties include managing and overseeing the account department. We are looking for someone with strong technical accounting skills, who is curious, excited to learn, and flexible.

    Essential Functions

    • Collaborate with the Bank Executive team as needed for cost accounting, reporting, administrative assistance, analysis and projects.
    • Work with the CEO to set individual and bank wide accounting policies and update procedures as needed.
    • Responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and other management and board reports
    • In charge of timely preparation and filing of regulatory reports for the bank and holding company.
    • Manage and develop financial projections and budgeting bank wide, inclusive of individual products, divisions, and programs.
    • Collaborate with other bank departments on financial business needs, including determinations of proper accounting treatment for current and future business lines, projections and relationships.
    • Manage accounting staff, coordinate and assign duties as needed.
    • Documents and oversees month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
    • Prepare risk assessments for financial, accounting and related operational functions.
    • Prepare internal review procedures for financial, accounting and related operational functions based on prepared risk assessments. Ensure related internal review procedures are completed on an appropriate cadence.
    • Review and occasionally perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations related to general ledger accounts and potential partnership programs and prepare related entries.
    • Chair Asset Liability Committee and participate in various other bank committees.
    • Review and occasionally prepare payroll, insurance and other third-party source entries.
    • Evaluates departmental performance and adjust daily operations to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.
    • Ability to backup certain duties in the accounting department, such as but not limited to, accounts payable, fixed assets maintenance, prepaid maintenance, accruals, general ledger entry processing and general ledger system maintenance.
    • Ensure accurate cost center level accounting, allocating direct costs by division, and further allocating general overhead by agreed upon formulas.
    • Prepare and gather required reports for tax preparer.
    • Determine appropriate data conflict reporting and solve various data conflicts as they arise.
    • Collaborate with departments to promote process improvements and efficiencies through data use cases and automatization.
    • Assist in development of reporting and dashboards for daily operational use, management reporting, and analytical reporting needs for various departments.
    • Maintain current knowledge of laws, regulations, ASC/Gaap, policies and procedures applicable to the job.
    • Perform all other duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    • Very strong time management skills
    • Seeks opportunities for growth and development
    • Ability to embrace challenges and new concepts with curiosity
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Strong knowledge of accounting principals
    • Flexibility to handle change and urgent issues
    • Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities while meeting strict deadlines
    • Ability to interact and develop good relationships with all levels of employees and outside vendors
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to work as part of a team and be an effective team member
    • Ability to use Microsoft Office products and strong understanding of Outlook and calendar functions

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands listed are a requirement to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
    • Must be able to use a computer and other office equipment (e.g., phone, printer).
    • Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through written correspondence.
    • Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.

    Required Education and Experience

    • 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably bank accounting experience
    • CPA designation preferred

    Preferred Education and Experience

    • Experience working in a deadline oriented, fast paced environment strongly preferred

    *TBO Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.