Assistant Controller

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of the general ledger and month-end close, including reviewing reconciliations, preparing complex or non-routine entries, and resolving discrepancies
• Review work prepared by the Accounting Assistant, including payroll, accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, securities activity, public funds, payroll tax reporting, and regulatory schedules
• Prepare monthly financial statements, consolidated and holding-company financial information, budget comparisons, and financial components of management, Board, and committee reporting
• Analyze financial results, investigate significant or unusual variances, and prepare explanations of material changes for the Controller
• Coordinate preparation of the Call Report and other regulatory reports, ensuring accurate, submission-ready reporting
• Own the accounting calendar and proactively manage month-end, regulatory, audit, tax, and financial reporting deadlines
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, staffing costs, and ALCO financial information in partnership with department managers
• Build, maintain, and improve reports using Microsoft Excel, Horizon 360 BI, American Planning, and other Bank systems
• Coordinate accounting support for internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, tax preparation, and public-fund audits
• Research accounting guidance and unusual transactions, document conclusions, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment
• Directly supervise the Accounting Assistant, including assigning work, setting expectations, reviewing for accuracy, providing training and feedback, and supporting professional development
• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation, identifying opportunities to reduce errors and improve efficiency
• Manage the day-to-day workflow of the Accounting Department and serve as a fully trained backup for payroll, accounts payable, and other critical functions
• Comply with all Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including completing required BSA training, and exhibit BSF Core Values

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of two to three years of professional accounting experience required
• Prior banking accounting experience, or public accounting experience serving financial institutions, preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial statements, and how financial accounts and reports relate
• Ability to understand the financial impact of transactions and recognize when results balance but don’t make sense
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and recommending solutions
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, coach, and develop employees
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, large reconciliations, and report development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining financial information clearly to non-accountants
• Ability to prioritize independently based on deadlines, risk, and materiality
• Discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Ability to quickly learn banking systems, bank-specific accounting, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Comfort using technology tools, including AI, to improve efficiency, analysis, and reporting