Principal Accounting Officer

The individual in this position oversees the Bank's overall accounting functions. This includes external and internal financial reporting functions to assure the Company's transactions/reports are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and current banking regulations. This position oversees and manages the asset/liability and budgeting functions of the Company as well.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the overall accounting and finance functions at the Company with reporting responsibility to the CFO
• Oversee preparation of financial data for press releases and board presentations
• Review and oversee preparation of all SEC filings including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A and coordinate EDGARization, XBRL and filing
• Act as one of the certifying officers for financial statement preparation for Sarbanes-Oxley
• Oversee the preparation or review of various regulatory reports required by the FDIC or the Federal Reserve
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of new accounting pronouncements for financial disclosure
• Supervise and review the internal accounting matters related to FHLB advances, cash flow hedges and other specialized finance or accounting areas
• Evaluate and oversee the ALCO function of the Company
• Oversee and work with the Controller and CFO with the preparation of the Company's annual budget
• Participate on Interest Rate, Disclosure and ALCO committees
• Interdepartmental meetings, assistance and communications
• Assist in evaluation, changes, improvements of accounting processes and personnel
• Interact with external and internal auditors and regulators to assist in completion of any exam activities

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• BS or BA in Accounting
• Public accounting experience and/or SEC reporting experience; Banking industry experience
• CPA
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, presentation;
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills; Think critically and analytically
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements
• Understanding of ALCO concepts
• Working knowledge of Regulation S-X and Guide 3
• Ability to explore others' duties, activities, abilities and provide suggestions in a diplomatic way;
• Initiative, creativity, and organizational skills
• Proven supervisory skills managing and developing staff

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
• ESOP employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Cancer / Disease insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Bank paid Life / AD& D insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D insurance
• Bank paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires sitting the majority of the time with limited walking and standing. All work occurs indoors and within regular working hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.