Assistant Controller in Richmond, Indiana at First Bank Richmond

Position Summary

Supports the Controller in overseeing the Bank’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely preparation of reports to management, auditors, and regulators. The Assistant Controller will also provide leadership and guidance to accounting team members and assist with process improvements to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness across the accounting functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations.
• Review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Call Reports, SOD, FR-Y9SP, FR-Y6, etc.).
• Prepare and review financial management reports for internal use.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with Bank policies.
• Issue written and oral instructions regarding accounting-related procedures to the accounting team members and other departments where activities directly affect accounting functions.
• Assist in the coordination of annual audits and examinations with auditors and regulators.
• Oversee the correction of processing errors, customer account adjustments, and the resolution of customer complaints as they relate to accounting functions.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and automation in financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, providing training, feedback, and professional development.
• Perform other duties with the accounting department, as needed.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, banking regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft policies and procedures, write reports, and present to executive and team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to off er flexibility in a changing work environment is imperative.