Confidential Hiring for Senior Vice President Accounting and Finance Job at Sioux Falls, SD Full Time

The Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance will play a key role in the current and long-term financial strategy of our bank. This position is responsible for leading the bank’s financial reporting and accounting areas. Oversees all accounting & financial systems integrating core bank system and loan and servicing systems for multi-billion mortgage origination operation, student lending program, and national consumer lending program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Manage reporting and operations of 20+ bank loan participation syndicate and charged with preparing the bank for securitization issuance when that market opens.

· Manage reporting and accounting operations for multiple counterparties and correspondent institutions.

· Responsible for regulatory financial reporting for the bank and holding company and lead on the banks outside audit.

· Empowered to recruit and staff the accounting team as appropriate.

· Member of the bank’s Senior Management Team.

· Reports to the Board of Directors on financial matters.

· Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regards to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.

· Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the bank’s plan for growth and expansion.

· Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.

· Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss and forecast versus budget.

· Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual bank operating budget.

· Oversees all transactions and aspects of accounting operation related to general ledger, payables, and receivables.

· Drafts and implements policies and best practices to support achievement of objectives and required standards.

· Evaluating accounting and internal control systems and processes and looking for areas of improvement on an ongoing basis

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).

· Manages a team of 5-10 accounting and finance staff.

· Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Manages a team of 5-10 accounting and finance staff.

· Manages, supports, and develops its employees.

· Interviews, hires, and trains new employees for the division.

· Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.

· Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of accounting and finance.

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred.

Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.

At least fifteen years of experience in the financial function of a company required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sioux Falls, SD 57104