Controller

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Controller - Atlanta, Georgia

Celebrating over 100 years in the community, Citizens Trust Bank remains committed to providing personalized service and financial solutions to meet the growing needs of our customers.

We are committed to our institution's values of Integrity , Collaboration, Innovation, Service Excellence, Respect, Accountability, and Leadership, all of which are needed to continue our mission of empowering generations for financial success.

By joining our team, you can expect opportunities to enhance personal accomplishments and professional growth.

Interested in this position and meet the qualifications and requirements? Apply at www.ctbconnect.com . Questions? Contact us at 404-575-8262.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations and activities of the Accounting Department
• Handles the month, quarter, and year-end closing process, including the reconciliation of the general ledger
• Controls bank overhead expenses and makes recommendations to improve the bank's cost structure; implements and manages approved expense controls
• Prepares and is responsible for the accuracy and timely completion of the company's financial statements and regulatory reporting and filings (Call Reports, FR Y-9SP, Corporate Annual Reports to Shareholders, Proxy Statements and Notices, etc.); ensures all financial reporting processes are in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Evaluates and recommends annual insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities; manages and oversees the bank's property casualty and liability-related insurance programs
• Serves as a contact and interacts with board members, shareholders, investment bankers, regulators and external auditors
• Manages the Treasury functions of the bank, which includes the investment portfolio, liquidity management, and pledge requirement for public deposits
• Coordinates and prepares the tax returns for real property, personal property, intangible, etc.
• Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions
• Prepares and presents clear, accurate, concise, and effective correspondence, communications, documents, presentations, year-to-date financials, projections, analysis, forecasts, monthly board and management reports, and other reports and information
• Manages cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Maintains internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures
• Maintains an accurate chart of accounts and a system of controls over accounting transactions; ensures that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported; examines all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Prepares ALCO and Audit Committee Meeting information packages and reports for the board of directors' and committee meetings; records and prepares ALCO and Audit Committee meeting minutes
• Attends ALCO and Audit Committee meetings and other bank-related meetings
• Manages the bank's annual strategic budgeting process; develops, implements, and tracks the annual budget and strategic plan for the Accounting Department
• Assists the bank's examiners' internal and external auditors as needed during examinations, audits, and other engagements
• Reviews, develops, updates, revises, implements, maintains, and enforces a documented system of effective and efficient accounting internal controls, policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• Makes presentations and presents reports to the executive and senior management, board of directors, stakeholders, and others
• Ensures that accounts payables are paid accurately and promptly, and all accounts receivables are collected promptly
• Increases the efficiency and digitalization of all accounting-related processes, functions, and systems
• Demonstrates and maintains sound, update-to-date, and comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of all aspects of accounting, financial and banking-related regulations, laws, industry trends, developments, financial forecasts, bank policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, processes, practices and expectations related to areas of responsibilities and banking solutions, products, and services offered by the Bank, its subsidiaries, strategic alliances, third-party service vendors and competitors.
• Reviews, ensures timely updates, and maintains contracts; completes the annual vendor management and business continuity reviews and updates process; ensures compliance with the Vendor Management and Business Continuity Programs
• Uses experience and knowledge to drive and contribute to outstanding team performance
• Ensures and complies with all local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Recruits, coaches, develops, motivates, and manages the Accounting Department team; reviews and updates performance metrics and job descriptions
• Initiates and implements strategic plans, strategies, and solutions to maximize corporate profit
• Monitors and enforces compliance of policies, procedures, guidelines, expectations, and bank's practices
• Interprets and analyzes accounting and financial-related laws, rulings, and regulations; reviews regulatory requirements to determine applicability and impact on the bank's operations
• Collaborates and cultivates effective relationships with all business lines for excellent results; obtains and maintains insight into needs and opportunities to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment
• Exceeds all established performance and position goals, objectives, and expectations

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Citizens Trust Bank is committed to investing in our employees, cultivating a rewarding professional team and results-oriented work environment that is based on respect, accountability, and high-quality performance. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package for our full-time employees. Our benefits package includes the following :

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