Accounting Director

First National Bank Texas; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank Texas is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead complex accounting activities, including regulatory reporting and internal controls. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments to align accounting goals with bank strategy and support external and internal audits.

The position requires oversight of managerial reporting, process improvements, and staff leadership, with travel as needed to meet business needs. This is a full-time role based in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical position papers.
• Utilize accounting software, SQL, and reporting tools for data analysis.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly financial reporting and internal controls.

Job description

Job Description * Leverage in-depth expertise in complex accounting rules, standards, and reporting and apply this knowledge to specific financial situations and transactions

• Research complex accounting issues, prepare technical accounting position papers, and defend accounting conclusions
• Utilize accounting software, data query languages (SQL), and financial reporting tools for data analysis and efficient reporting
• Provide expertise on financial implications of various transactions and structure strategies that align with accounting requirements
• Analyze and interpret financial data to provide insight and recommendations for improving the Bank's financial performance
• Develop and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Enforce Company and Departmental policies and procedures
• Manage FLASH reporting such as fluxes for current month/year to date vs prior, current month/year to date vs same time last year, and current month/year to date vs budget
• Review of Quarterly Call Reports
• Participate in configuring, testing, and implementing new software to comply with new Accounting Standards
• Partner with Accounting Information Systems Manager to oversee departmental processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Support the Accounting Deputy Controller in all managerial reporting
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information and align accounting goals with overall Bank strategy
• Assist in annual external audits and internal audits (example: OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC)
• Research outstanding items at all company levels
• Oversee/ Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Oversee/ Prepare managerial reports as needed
• Manage Accounting and General Ledger responsibilities
• Participate in webinars related to Banking, Accounting, and overall Regulatory reporting
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• Travel as needed to meet business needs
• Other duties as assigned Management Responsibilities:
• Manage and provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to Accounting staff
• Direct daily workflow within the department
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Interview applicants and evaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer, or termination

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a sitting stationary position for extended periods of time
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds FNBT is an equal opportunity employer.