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Controller for Financial Institution

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing financial duties according to banking standards.

Date Posted

June 15, 2022

Type

Job Posting

Location

Missoula, MT

Controller

Controller Position Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

1.    Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

2.    Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.

3.    Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.

4.    Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.

5.    Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

6.    Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.

7.    Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

8.    Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.  Assuring accurate board and financial reports.

9.    Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.

10.  Recommends and implements system for general accounting.

11.  Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.

12.  Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation.

13.  Collects appropriate data and completes regulatory & financial reporting for the bank, holding company and Trusts.

14.  Works with Auditors (both internal and external) and prepares information requested (schedules, roll forwards, etc.)

15.  Completes quarterly income tax estimates, and works closely with CPA firm providing information necessary to complete annual tax return.

16.  Maintains a schedule of all g/l accounts detailing the frequency with which they are reconciled, the individuals   responsible for reconciling each account, and those responsible for reviewing each reconciliation.

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