Description
Exciting news! Bank of St. Francisville is seeking an Assistant Controller to join the team. In this role, you will serve as the day-to-day technical accounting lead, supporting the Controller/CFO in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of the Bank’s accounting and financial reporting. You’ll be responsible for general ledger integrity, month-end close, financial and regulatory reporting, financial analysis, and internal controls, while preparing complete, well-supported financial information for the Controller’s final review. This role also directly supervises the Accounting Assistant, making it a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both technical work and developing others.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the integrity of the general ledger and month-end close, including reviewing reconciliations, preparing complex or non-routine entries, and resolving discrepancies
- Review work prepared by the Accounting Assistant, including payroll, accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, securities activity, public funds, payroll tax reporting, and regulatory schedules
- Prepare monthly financial statements, consolidated and holding-company financial information, budget comparisons, and financial components of management, Board, and committee reporting
- Analyze financial results, investigate significant or unusual variances, and prepare explanations of material changes for the Controller
- Coordinate preparation of the Call Report and other regulatory reports, ensuring accurate, submission-ready reporting
- Own the accounting calendar and proactively manage month-end, regulatory, audit, tax, and financial reporting deadlines
- Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, staffing costs, and ALCO financial information in partnership with department managers
- Build, maintain, and improve reports using Microsoft Excel, Horizon 360 BI, American Planning, and other Bank systems
- Coordinate accounting support for internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, tax preparation, and public-fund audits
- Research accounting guidance and unusual transactions, document conclusions, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment
- Directly supervise the Accounting Assistant, including assigning work, setting expectations, reviewing for accuracy, providing training and feedback, and supporting professional development
- Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation, identifying opportunities to reduce errors and improve efficiency
- Manage the day-to-day workflow of the Accounting Department and serve as a fully trained backup for payroll, accounts payable, and other critical functions
- Comply with all Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including completing required BSA training, and exhibit BSF Core Values
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of two to three years of professional accounting experience required
- Prior banking accounting experience, or public accounting experience serving financial institutions, preferred but not required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial statements, and how financial accounts and reports relate
- Ability to understand the financial impact of transactions and recognize when results balance but don’t make sense
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and recommending solutions
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, coach, and develop employees
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, large reconciliations, and report development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining financial information clearly to non-accountants
- Ability to prioritize independently based on deadlines, risk, and materiality
- Discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Ability to quickly learn banking systems, bank-specific accounting, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Comfort using technology tools, including AI, to improve efficiency, analysis, and reporting
