Controller Vice President of Financial Reporting

Position Summary: The Controller Vice President of Financial Reporting maintains oversight of Union Bank's general ledger and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and regulatory standards. This professional also manages preparation of internal financial reports including analyzing bank performance against operating plans and interpreting operational results to senior management in addition to preparing and analyzing annual budget information. Provides leadership, assistance and supervision to the Controllers team.
This role is eligible for hybrid work from home opportunity under the work from home guidelines up to one day per week upon completion of onboarding.

• Responsible for oversight of corporate accounting functions related to generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, and income tax compliance.
• Design, develop and maintain effective internal controls related to financial reporting, documenting and maintaining through annual FDICIA process.
• Prepare and analyze financial data and financial reports including analyzing bank performance against operating plans and interpreting operational results to executive management.
• Manage annual preparation and analysis of bank operating budget and present results to executive management.
• Responsible for ongoing strategic planning of accounting department and team succession planning.
• Oversee financial function of bank holding company including preparation of quarterly financial statements, filing quarterly and annual regulatory Federal Reserve reports, and coordinating financial statement audit with external auditors.
• Manage preparation of quarterly federal tax estimates and work with external tax accountants regarding completion of annual federal and state income tax returns.
• Monitor compliance and filing of state sales tax returns and state tax incentive programs.
• Coordinate with external auditors in completing Bank's annual financial statement audit and various related Bank audits.
• Prepare and file appropriate Bank regulatory reports with the Federal Reserve including, but not limited to, quarterly Call Report and quarterly affiliate transaction report.
• Oversee accounts payable function and direct accounts payable system automation projects.
• Manage financial accounting functions of wholly owned leasing subsidiary.
• Oversee accounting for fixed assets including compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal tax regulations regarding depreciation and capitalization policies.
• Participate as a member in various Bank committees including Enterprise Risk Management Committee, Derivatives Committee, ALCO Committee, Investment Committee, IT Steering Committee and Risk Advisory Group.
• Assist Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in management of external audit and tax engagements.
• Responsible for development, recruitment, training, and supervision of Controllers team.
• Evaluate, develop, and administer accounting systems and procedures that comply with generally accepted accounting principles, FASB rulings, regulations, and laws.
• Complete ad hoc projects for CFO and Senior Management.
• Ensure direct and indirect reports are trained and comply with bank policy, laws and regulations applicable to their roles. Monitor subordinates' adherence to internal controls and take action to address employee performance issues.
• Understand and adhere to all bank policies, laws and regulations applicable to their role. Complete compliance training: follow internal processes and controls as required.
• Report all compliance issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in bank policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other job related duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Good standing and active CPA certification required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in public and/or private accounting, including involvement with federal and state corporate income taxation.
• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting systems, generally accepted accounting principles and internal revenue code.
• Experience with lease accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and other financial software.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Valid Nebraska driver's license.

Preferred Talents:

• Proven leadership and effective direction of a work team or department
• Highly accurate and detailed with strong analytical skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Self-directed and takes initiative
• Time efficient and deadline driven
• Independent with good judgment
• Proven strong decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed presentation and negotiation skills
• Positively promotes the Bank's customer service philosophy.

Working Environment:

• Indoor work - not exposure to outdoor elements or hazards.
• Some sedentary work and occasional lifting and/or carrying up to ten pounds.
• Some travel required.
• This role is eligible for hybrid work from home opportunity under the work from home guidelines upon completion of onboarding.

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