Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the company's accounting operations across general accounting, accounts payable, cash reconciliation, and fixed assets. This role prepares journal entries, reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts, and documents and evaluates current procedures. The Assistant Controller also supervises accounting staff and partners closely with the Controller, CFO, and Director of Accounting and Reporting. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Financial Close Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts. Oversee corporate journal entries, including payroll tax payments, corporate bank charges, reclassifications, bank reconciliation items, interest, and corporate tax payments. Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed on schedule. Verify the trial balance and confirm key account balances monthly. Oversee daily reconciliation of customer debit card and ACH payments. Load Management Information System (MIS) and bank file data into the bank reconciliation module. Ensure accounts payable are processed and paid promptly. Reporting & Analysis Prepare or oversee preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, forecasts, annual budgets, and regulatory reports. Provide financial analysis as requested. Prepare various states' Annual Financial Reports and U.S. Census Bureau reports. Input cash over/short data into the manager bonus schedule. Audit & Compliance Prepare materials for the corporate financial audit and for the 401(k) Plan, Employee Benefits Plan, Managers Profit Sharing Plan, and Workers' Compensation insurance audits. Coordinate year-end 1099 processing. Provide branches with customer interest-paid information from 1098 reports as requested. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards. Leadership & Administration Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties. Document and evaluate current accounting procedures and recommend improvements. Support the Controller, CFO, and Director of Accounting and Reporting on requests and special projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting. Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. Supervisory experience leading accounting staff. Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets); working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook) and Windows. Hands-on experience with general ledger and ERP/accounting software. Working knowledge of GAAP and internal control practices. Preferred CPA or CPA candidate, or MBA/master's in Accounting. Experience in consumer lending, financial services, or another multi-location, high-transaction-volume environment. Exposure to external audit and benefit plan audit processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr