Accountants Direct, LLC
About the company
0-10 employees Recruitment and HR
Accountants Direct offers a customer-centric organizational structure that revolves around you, our client. As a boutique firm we strive to be an extension of your organization, not just a “staffing agency”. We pride ourselves in having the flexibility to cater to your unique staffing needs vs. national firms that are more transactional by nature
The Controller position is responsible for the accounting operations including:
- Ownership of an appropriate system of accounting records
- Production of periodic financial reports compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Performance of controls designed to mitigate risk
- Compliance with state and federal banking regulations
- Coordinating with internal and external auditors during audits
- Supervision and development of accounting staff
Financial Accounting/Financial Reporting
- Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and review of financial statements and Board reports in accordance with GAAP; includes review of underlying support for completeness and accuracy
- Prepare the regulatory call reports and FRY reports, and maintain regulatory capital ratios
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts have been reconciled and proper documentation is maintained; follow-up on any outstanding suspense items
- Oversee daily operations of the accounting department including but not limited to the preparation or review of general ledger entries for cash management, investment securities, CECL, lease accounting, payroll, fixed-asset depreciation, prepaid and accrued expenses, Bancorp consolidation, and equity transactions
- Lead the monthly financial close including timely recording of journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements
- Maintain cash management of borrowings, pledging, and collateral, including federal reserve and FHLB accounts
- Work with outsourced tax preparers on the tax provision and return
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements for 1099 and other tax filings
- Author technical memos on new transactions and stay abreast of new accounting pronouncements and regulatory accounting changes
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures including appropriate internal controls over financial reporting
- Coordinate with external audit and ensure delivery of audit requests
- Collaborate with other members of the finance department to complete the annual budget process and monthly updates
- Work with other departments to improve efficiency and standardize processes to enhance functions in the accounting department
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Provide adequate oversight of direct reports to ensure their success in accomplishing their objectives and goals
- Assist in the development, training, and education of direct reports
- Critically review journal entries and transactions
- Responsible for managing the accounting staff’s completion of monthly and quarterly close activities through effective delegation, monitoring and review
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, including community bank and public accounting experience
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience including developing junior staff and managing staff workload
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required
- Requires broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices within the financial services industry including a strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Bank regulatory reporting experience required
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, primarily Excel. Experience with Fiserv is highly desirable.
- Must have strong quantitative and verbal/written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting the accounting treatment of issues
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills with a forward-looking focus
Megan
Megan Ahn, President
Accountants Direct, LLC
(858) 453 – 7100
Megan@Adirectsd.com
www.Adirectsd.com
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