Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

FVCbankAssistant Controller - Job Description

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually

Title: Assistant Controller
Department(s): Accounting
Reports to: Controller

The Assistant Controller assists the Controller in directing the Bank’s accounting functions. The Assistant Controller manages the accounting operations of the Bank, to include being a key participant in the month end closing process, financial reporting processes, and is responsible for ensuring daily, monthly, and quarterly responsibilities are completed. The Assistant Controller will also develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Accounting staff and other departments. Assists the Controller and Chief Financial Officer in other projects as needed.

• Manages accounts payable, fixed assets and accrual processing
• Ensures general ledger differences are resolved timely
• Assists in the monthly close process, including monthly financial statement variance analysis, and consolidation of entities.
• Reviews daily and monthly reconciliations prepared by the team including subsidiary ledgers
• Trains and develops accounting staff
• Prepares financial statements, disclosures, and performs financial analysis for SEC filings (i.e. 10Q, 10K, and insider reporting filings).
• Review regulatory reports prepared by staff (i.e. Call Report, FR2900, QCR, SPDA)
• Assists with technical support on disclosure issues to ensure the appropriate application of SEC, GAAP, and federal banking rules.
• Completes disclosure checklists to ensure disclosure compliance.
• Participates in the implementation of new systems
• Proposes and implements process improvements related to internal and external reporting.
• Reviews, updates, and monitors departmental internal controls and attestation compliance requirements.
• Assists in external and internal audit data collection, documentation and reviews.
• Assists in treasury management functions of the Bank.
• Prepares ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
• Detail-oriented with ability to focus on tasks
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Must have five or more years of experience in banking related industry with at least two years of SEC financial reporting experience

• Ability to communicate effectively in a logical, succinct format both verbally and in writing
• Effective planning and organizational skills 
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate/ advanced skill in Excel
• Adaptability in banking-related software programs

• Working knowledge of FIS Horizon or similar banking related accounting software package; Workiva for SEC reporting
• Strong working knowledge of internal control over financial reporting, to include either Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 or FDIC Act Part 363 (FDICIA).
• Strong technical knowledge of banking regulations, laws, guidelines, GAAP and related procedures.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time
• Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components
• Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within the organization
• Ability to observe, perceive, and identify data
• Ability to travel via air, rail, automobile, and/or bus

The position for which you are applying is one that would have access to cash, financial instruments, financial transactions, or confidential customer financial information. The Bank has determined that personal financial responsibility is substantially related to preventing misuse of misappropriation of financial instruments or information which is essential function of the position for which you are applying. A consumer report and additional background reports are requested of all applicants on that basis.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

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