The Symicor Group is hiring a Senior Bank Controller to ensure the integrity of all accounting operations for a Scranton, PA bank. You will lead accurate reporting, establish controls and budgets to mitigate risk, and ensure compliant financial results.
What You'll Do
- Produce periodic financial reports for daily, monthly and annual monitoring.
- Maintain an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk.
- Ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
- Forecast the Bank’s financial performance and prepare detailed explanations for deviations of fees and operating expenses to budget.
- Work with Department Managers to create procedures to ensure effective and efficient system usage and maintenance.
- Monitor on-going procedural compliance with managers and staff.
- Conduct project management functions as related to Finance Operations and other projects as assigned.
- Develop and implement training curricula, materials, and programs.
- Supervise Finance Operations department staff; ensures a competent, motivated staff through hiring, training, counseling, supervising, and reviewing performance.
- Oversee daily general ledger balancing and reconcilements.
- Provide support to Compliance Officer for assistance in completing audits, identifying training needs, and other projects.
- Provide back up support for monthly reconcilements prepared by the Operations staff.
- Play a pivotal role in the completion of annual FDIC and other agency audits.
- Ensure compliance with the Bank’s established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of Bank products and services and refer customers and prospects to appropriate areas of the Bank.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training programs to further advance skills.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Five or more years’ comprehensive accounting experience.
- At least two (2) years’ experience managing the general ledger and financial reporting functions.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of federal and state banking laws and regulations.
- Financial control and general ledger experience.
- Proficient in using advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, graphing, pivot tables); Microsoft Office, and other accounting software systems.
- Ability to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, and make timely decisions.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well and to accept feedback from others.
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by skillfully gathering and analyzing information, facts, data, etc.
- Willing to be held accountable for critical decisions and situations.
Nice to Have
- CPA a plus.
- Prior banking experience preferred.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting software systems
Team & Environment
You will supervise the Finance Operations department staff and report directly to the CFO, Compliance Officer, and President.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary up to $150K.
- Full benefits package.
- May be bonus eligible.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Scranton, PA.
The Symicor Group is an equal opportunity employer.
