LHH is partnering with our Seymour-based financial services client who is seeking a polished and experienced Assistant Controller within the banking industry. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for assisting with and directing overall accounting activities; which includes preparation and administering accounting policies and directives, preparing all regulatory filings and assisting with the coordination of the year-end audit with external auditors and accounting staff. Our client offers a great culture, competitive compensation/benefits and tremendous growth opportunity into the Controller position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings
- Ensures accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles
- Assists CFO in preparation of annual budget
- Assumes responsibility for the Bank’s general ledger system and related activities
- Ensures bank-wide reconciliations are performed accurately, timely and in accordance with procedure
- Monitors and reviews all balance sheet account reconciliations
- Responsible for overseeing the daily cash management position of the bank
- Assumes responsibility for investment security portfolio recordkeeping and related activities
- Responsible for correspondent bank statement reconciliations and ensures outstanding issues are resolved
- Maintains the Bank’s profitability module and analyzes result
- Responsible for monthly board report and other regulatory reports
- Responsible for the Bank’s accounts payable function
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA required
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience; bank experience required
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
If you are a qualified candidate and interested in confidentially exploring this career opportunity, please contact Angie Moller at angie.moller@lhh.com. If this position is not suited for you but you are interested in exploring other accounting/finance positions in/or around the Columbus and surrounding markets, please contact us.
