VP, Assistant Controller

Description

Who We Are & Why You Will LOVE Us!

You are more than just a number; we are more than just a bank. At Tradition Capital Bank, we are partners in business and in life; building dreams and futures on one simple idea: strong one-on-one relationships.

We place our people in the right seats and position our employees to do what they love. Every person and every role matters: when we function together as One Team , we achieve extraordinary results. As each other’s raving fans, we reach across titles and organizational structure to encourage one another.

Here at Tradition, we believe that when people work together with shared values and an open mind, anything is possible.

Tradition is always in the making; join us in celebrating our roots and being a part of what’s next.

What You Will Be Doing

The VP, Assistant Controller is responsible for facilitating the Bank’s accounting operations. While working in conjunction with the VP, Controller, this position is responsible for validating all accounting team tasks and processes are being completed timely and accurately.

How You Will Get the Job Done

• Results: Ultimately responsible for ensuring accounting operations are effectively and efficiently executed, are aligned with our Client Service Standards and that policies and procedures are adequate and followed by all. Ensures accounts payable are paid and reconciliations, including correspondent bank accounts, are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Prepares monthly general ledger reconciliations, ensuring all balance sheet accounts have been reconciled. May perform monthly yield analyses for investments, loans, and deposits. Responsible for the accuracy of budgeting relative to the bank-wide achievement of growth and profitability objectives and for the achievement of efficiency objectives.
• Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA): Leads, manages and holds accounting staff accountable for achieving agreed-upon commitments and demonstrating a One Team mentality. Dependably demonstrates a relentless obsession with values alignment, customer service, focus, simplicity and clarity. Maintains a strong leadership presence, motivating staff and building commitment to the Bank’s priorities and direction.
• Accounting: Oversees the Bank’s accounting function, including policies and procedures, applying strong financial controls and ensuring adherence to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP). Directs the maintenance of the Bank’s general ledger system, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting and forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensures the timely preparation of corporate tax returns and may assist other members of the Finance team in coordinating and completing the independent valuation of the company.
• Reporting: Issues timely and accurate financial statements. Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for staff, management and the Board of Directors. Responsible for the preparation and/or review of the quarterly FFIEC Call Report and transmits after final approval by the CFO. Manages the production of the annual budget and forecasts. Calculates variances in the budget and reports significant issues to CFO and senior management. Provides financial analyses as needed for capital, pricing, and contract negotiations.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.

Requirements

What Sets You Apart

• A role model for our core values: Do the Right Thing, Get Stuff Done (G.S.D.), One Team, and Give Generously
• Demonstrated commitment to timely, defect free and caring customer service
• A professional who builds solid relationships based on integrity and trust
• Focused on coaching and developing others
• Strong delegator; gets day-to-day work done through teams
• Able to hold others accountable for their actions
• Deadline-oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and persistent in following through
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to change in a growing organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative work style and respect for others
• Expert accounting and banking industry policies, procedures, and regulations as related to the role.
• Is accountable for demonstrating compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and all other federal and state rules and regulations as it pertains to their position at the bank.

Professional & Educational Experience You Bring

A Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College or University with emphasis on accounting, business, or finance; 7-10 years’ experience in accounting and/or 3-5 years’ experience working in financial institutions; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Tradition Capital Bank recognizes and values everyone’s unique needs for their careers, families, and individual health. That’s why we offer competitive benefits to promote wellness in our employees and their loved ones, including:

• Healthcare (medical with HSA, dental, and voluntary vision)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic and voluntary life & AD&D insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match; ability to purchase Bank stock through 401k
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Family Care Reimbursement (up to $500 annually for 2026)
• Wellness Time (up to 2 hours/week)
• Keystone employee directed giving opportunities (annual Insight Trip opportunities, up to $500 for grants and double match dollars)

For this position, we anticipate a pay range between $110,000 and $135,000 annually. Final offers will vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Bank performance.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, carry, handle and feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception in the window environment and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Local travel is expected for this position

*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tradition Capital Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law.