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Port Washington State Bank Looking for Controller at Port Washington, WI Full Time
Job Description
Are you looking for a place that gets work-life balance? Port Washington State Bank could be your answer. We’re a group of folks that truly define Midwestern nice. We love the Wisconsin way of life, and together we support our pastimes, traditions and other local favorites with our time and with over $500,000 in donations just this past year. As a 13-time Top Workplace Winner, we’ve slowly won our employee’s loyalty through listening and supporting their ideas to make us more efficient and better serve our customers. In order to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, we comb through market trends, benchmarking data and employee feedback to ensure we’re well above the average. We offer this and so much more. Get to know us by visiting https://pwsb.bank/careers.
We are looking for a full-time Controller. The Controller is responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in ensuring the effective operation of the accounting and financial reporting functions by performing or supervising various accounting duties. This position will work closely with the CFO to provide for a comprehensive and well-rounded financial management team. The Controller also assists the CFO in various projects, aids in internal and external audits, and trouble shoots department related issues. Performance of the duties requires excellent organization, management, analytical, communication and reporting skills.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee and execute accounts payable and funds management
- Review general ledger reports daily, ensuring balances, postings, and net changes are reasonable. Addresses discrepancies or issues with appropriate parties
- Monitor all accounts payable for accuracy of general ledger postings and ensures timely payment
- Compare income vs. expense for significant variances prior to month-end closing
- Review/Prepare month-end closing adjustments, posting and reconciling entries, obtains/prepare post- month-end closing
- Responsible for GL Matrix to ensure all reconciliations of general ledger accounts were performed. Assist staff with conducting investigative research on discrepancies as appropriate
- Review relative financial data and oversees the timely preparation of periodic regulatory reports for the Bank including quarterly call reports, FRY-9, FRY-8
- Aid in internal and external audits
- Ensure accounting and reporting internal controls are designed and operating effectively including maintaining appropriate documentation
- Provide training to staff members as determined to increase department efficiency
- Financial related reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Directors
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree- Business, Accounting, or related field. Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience in banking, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities for this role
- CPA certification is preferred. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office. This position requires strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience in banking, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities for this role
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities
