JOB SUMMARYThe Financial Reporting Manager will oversee and be actively involved in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ensuring compliance with SEC requirements and associated regulations and reporting standards. This position serves as a key member of the team responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of reporting and for implementing and maintaining a strong control environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lead the preparation and review of 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other SEC filings, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and reporting standardsPrepare and analyze supporting schedules, disclosures, MD&A, footnotes, and other external reporting componentsRemain current on SEC, PCAOB and other regulatory updates; assess changes and communicate impacts to Bank leadershipResearch, interpret, and document complex accounting issues, including new or evolving GAAP standardsLead the implementation of new accounting pronouncementsProvide technical accounting guidance to internal business partners and senior leadershipCoordinate the implementation and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX and/or FDICIA requirements, as applicablePartner with internal and external audit partners, prepare audit support packages, and respond to audit inquiriesMake recommendations to leadership regarding additions or amendments to bank policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsCollaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and Risk Management teams to ensure data accuracy and reporting consistencyCultivate a high-performance, continuous-improvement mindset within the team and cross-functionallyResponsible for compliance within area of responsibilityFunction and perform other duties as assigned to best serve the companyQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceActive CPA license in the State of South Carolina5+ years of banking experience or relative experience preferredStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial institution regulations, with SEC/Edgar reporting experience preferred5 – 10 years of accounting/financial reporting experience required; including a demonstrated understanding of GAAPStrong communication, analytical, and organizational skillsPerform with a high level of accuracy under tight time constraintsUnderstand complex accounting literature and apply to the business/specific transactionsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software packagesAAP/EEO STATEMENTThis statement of policy reaffirms South Atlantic Bank’s policy of equal employment opportunity in employment, compensation, training, transfers, promotions and all other aspect of employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, physical or mental handicap/disability and to state that we do carry out this policy at South Atlantic Bank. This policy also applies to all company-sponsored activities such as educational programs, tuition aid and social and recreational activities.