Controller

Description

Summary

The Controller position works closely with the CFO to oversee the accounting and finance operations of the company. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and internal controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory accounting, or international financial reporting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating the recording of the bank's financial transactions, the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the board of directors, internal committees, management and outside groups within prescribed timeframes.

• Ensure compliance with all internal control procedures over the accounting function. Identify opportunities to strengthen controls where appropriate. Includes oversight on key account reconcilement functions.


• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of internal and external financial reports as evidenced by period end close reviews.

• Lead efforts to improve automation, timing and coordination of required reporting as well as other accounting functions, such as accounts payable or employee expense management.


• Track and monitor the bank's liquidity position through the daily settlement, as well as maintaining correspondent account relationships.

• Help manage the bank's investment portfolio, monitoring the performance, market value, and potential impairment, as well as facilitating capital markets committee meetings.

• Develop financial projections for balance sheet and income statement accounts. Direct the preparation of budgets and updating forecasts throughout the year.

• With the assistance of the Bank's outside accounting firm's tax experts, analyze the Bank's federal and state tax liabilities and coordinate the preparation of federal and state tax returns. This includes the facilitation of any tax credit programs the Bank participates in.

• Assist with internal and external auditors, examiners, and consultants by providing the required information in a timely manner and preparing any additional reporting as needed.

• Oversee preparation and timely submission of reports required by regulatory agencies, such as the Call Report, FR Y-9, FR Y-6, FR 2900, FR 2644 and other such reports.

• Review and keep management apprised of new or changing accounting standards and their effects on the institution, and make the appropriate changes to policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate adaptability in evolving environments and perform other related work and duties as assigned

• Understand and support all BSA/AML responsibilities as applicable to the position as well as consistently, accurately, and timely carry out these responsibilities in compliance with the Bank's internal policies.

Education and/or Experience

• The Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent banking experience and IO+ years of progressively responsible experience.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Preference given to candidates with Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant designation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient with DNA and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook

• Proficient with accounting software (Prologue)

• Experience with Interest Rate Risk model (Plansmith) preferred, not required

• Must be willing to learn new systems and adapt to emerging technologies

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to analyze reports and communicate the results to others


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and release notes


REASONING ABILITY

• Strong problem-solving skills that utilize both quantitative and qualitative information along with intuition

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form


• Strong organizational, priority setting, and decision-making skills

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment, telephones, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Bank wide bonus, 401(k), ESOP, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO, and Paid Volunteer Time.

• Work Schedule is Monday through Friday

• Full-time 37.5 - 40 hours per week

This job description is not designed as a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and/or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice. The duties and qualifications stated within this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

Somerset Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.