Controller

In a multi-company environment is responsible for directing, researching, developing, and preparing financial, regulatory, and corporate accounting, reporting and analyses, projections, and recommendations, to senior management of the corporate group.  Provides on-going monitoring, analysis and implementation of GAAP, RAP, SEC, SOX, and other regulatory pronouncements ensuring that the organization is in full compliance.

Essential Functions:

• In a multi-company environment, is responsible for and directs, develops, prepares, or is assisted in the preparation or review of financial and regulatory reports and analyses in a timely and high-quality manner, including:
  • Monthly company and consolidated financial statements and reports, capital and earnings projections, and board reports.
  • Annual WTBFC audited financial statement and related footnotes and quarterly WTB unaudited financial statement.
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports.
  • Regulatory compliance examinations.
  • Accounting policies and research.
  • Internal control documentation.
  • Accounting for selected assets and liabilities including acquisition intangibles, mortgage servicing rights, csv life insurance, limited partnerships, loan loss reserve and migration system, compensation accruals, and other accruals.
• Manages and performs advanced accounting technical research and discuss impact of current and proposed accounting pronouncements.
• Develops, implements, and interprets accounting policies in response to specific applications with emphasis on coordinating financial accounting within the corporate group and provides communication to senior management.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and regulatory reports for W.T.B. Financial Corp. corporate group with an emphasis on public external reporting and disclosures. Responsible for the accuracy and efficiency of the monthly close process.
• Manages internal control documentation for a FDICIA environment and best practices for a SOX environment. Regularly presents to the Internal Control Steering Committee and Audit Committee.
• Acts as a primary contact with regulatory examiners and external auditors regarding advanced financial transactions and reporting.
• Oversees the design and implementation of enhancements to the financial and regulatory accounting systems of the corporate group including migration to public external reporting and disclosures.
• Ability to identify models used, provide reasonable assurance the model is operating as intended, contribute to ongoing model improvement to maintain effectiveness, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures for model risk management.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Performs compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned.
• Directly supervises Financial Accountants and fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Mentors and provides guidance and direction to Financial Accountants and interns.

Related Functions:

• Prepares special financial reports and analyses for senior management including pension, dividend, stock, limited partnership analyses, and purchase accounting.
• As needed, provide support to management team for projections, committee presentations, discussions and decision making.
• Frequent contact by phone and in person with management and supervisory level employees in various departments of Washington Trust Bank or affiliates of WTBFC and external examiners and auditors regarding specific transactions and overall financial and regulatory accounting issues.
• Participates in the design and implementation of enhancements to the financial and regulatory accounting systems of the corporate group including migration to public reporting and disclosures.
• Additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the CFO and CAO.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in accounting, business, or finance with accounting emphasis; M.A. in accounting preferred; CPA required.
• Ten or more years of banking, public accounting, or related experience with strong technical skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of GAAP accounting, including consolidations, financial statement preparation and audit trail considerations.
• In-depth working knowledge of SEC reporting, regulations, regulatory filings, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, XBLR.
• In-depth working knowledge of RAP accounting, including preparation of regulatory reports.
• In-depth working knowledge of external audit procedures and internal control requirements.
• In-depth working knowledge of internal control over financial reporting to identify, document and monitor the control environment.
• In-depth working knowledge of state taxes, including specialized bank regulations, consolidated return rules and preparation of returns.
• Proficient in accounting research software.
• Sufficient knowledge of and experience with division PC systems to identify problems when they occur and to affect corrections.
• Sufficient knowledge of and experience with division PC systems to recognize opportunities to automate and/or streamline activities and to direct their implementation.
• Working knowledge of department software tools including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base applications.

Compensation: $106,485 - $159,728 

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position located in Spokane, WA. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. This position is eligible to participate in an applicable annual bonus plan.

What Our Culture Can Offer You: 

Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health, Financial, Retirement and Work/Life Benefits. We are proud to share an overview of our benefits HERE as part of your total compensation. 

Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and any other protected characteristics outlined by state, federal and local laws. We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.