Remote Bank Controller (Contract) - To 50/hr - Job 3711
The Symicor Group · Remote · $50/hr (stated in the posting)
Remote Bank Controller (Contract) – To $50/hr – Job # 3711
Who We Are
The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!
We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.
The Position
Our Colorado bank client is seeking to fill a Remote Bank Controller (Contract) role The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the accounting operations of the Bank which includes accurate reporting and record-keeping, creating controls and budgets to mitigate risk, and ensuring compliant results. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and pose a strong business acumen. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and requires a high level of professional capabilities.
This opportunity has a generous hourly rate of up to $50/hr plus bonus and an excellent
benefits package. (This is a remote/contract position)
Bank Controller responsibilities include:
- Overseeing daily general ledger analysis, reporting and reconciliations.
- Producing periodic financial reports; as required for daily, monthly, and annual monitoring for internal departments and committees.
- Maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and maintain the accuracy of the Bank’s reported financial results.
- Ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting standards.
- Forecasting the Bank’s financial performance and preparing detailed explanations for deviations of fees and operating expenses to budget.
- Preparing and filing the Bank’s call report and other regulatory and financial reports and statements before the established deadlines.
- Completing the Bank’s interest rate risk analysis and reporting.
- Oversee month, quarter and year-end period close.
- Play a pivotal role in the completion of annual FDIC and other agency audits.
- Overseeing the Bank’s payroll, accounts payable and investment functions.
- Managing the Bank’s Holding Company’s financial activity and statements, shareholder correspondence, regulatory reporting and tax filings.
- Supervising finance department staff as assigned.
- Conducting project management functions as related to finance operations and other projects as assigned and directed by the CFO and President.
- Ensuring compliance with the Bank’s established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Work with department managers to create procedures to ensure effective and efficient system usage and maintenance as it relates to accounting operations.
Who Are You?
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.
You also bring the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Five or more years of comprehensive accounting experience and at least two (2) years of experience managing the general ledger and financial reporting functions. Experience in a financial institution accounting role preferred
- Financial control and general ledger expertise.
- Prior banking experience is preferred, with knowledge and application of federal and state banking laws and regulations.
- Proficient in using advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, graphing, pivot tables); Microsoft Office, and other accounting software systems.
- Proficient use with Banking core processor systems: Fiserv, Prologue preferred
- Experience with Interest Rate Risk and budgeting tools.
- The ability to make decisions, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, and make timely decisions.
- The ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by skillfully gathering and analyzing information, facts, data, etc.
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations