VP, Assistant Controller

Tradition Capital Bank; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical with HSA) & dental

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness time

Volunteer matching program

Job summary

Tradition Capital Bank is seeking a VP, Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations in Minnesota. You will validate tasks, ensure timely close, and supervise entries. The role requires GAAP expertise and strong leadership to align team with bank priorities.

The position emphasizes ownership of bank and holding company accounting, staff development, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with 7–10 years of accounting experience; and equivalent education/experience. CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate close processes.
• Oversee journal entries, AP, vendor management, and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate tax reporting and holding company accounting, including treasury stock and dividends.
• Act as subject matter expert on bank financials and systems.

Skills

Leadership & Accountability

GAAP knowledge

Strategic thinking

Coaching & development

Deadlines management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are & Why You Will LOVE Us!

You are more than just a number; we are more than just a bank. At Tradition Capital Bank, we are partners in business and in life; building dreams and futures on one simple idea: strong one-on-one relationships.

We place our people in the right seats and position our employees to do what they love. Every person and every role matters: when we function together as One Team, we achieve extraordinary results. As each other’s raving fans, we reach across titles and organizational structure to encourage one another.

Here at Tradition, we believe that when people work together with shared values and an open mind, anything is possible.

Tradition is always in the making; join us in celebrating our roots and being a part of what’s next.

What You Will Be Doing

The VP, Assistant Controller is responsible for facilitating the Bank’s accounting operations. While working in conjunction with the VP, Controller, this position is responsible for validating all accounting team tasks and ensuring processes are being completed timely and accurately.

How You Will Get the Job Done

• Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA): Leads, manages and holds accounting staff accountable for achieving agreed-upon commitments and demonstrating a One Team mentality. Dependably demonstrates a relentless obsession with values alignment, customer service, focus, simplicity and clarity. Maintains a strong leadership presence, motivating staff and building commitment to the Bank’s priorities and direction.
• Tax Reporting: Reviews income tax and tax deferral calculations for the financial statements of the Bank and Holding Company. Tracks taxable events and coordinates the submission of workpapers for the external CPA’s. Is responsible for ensuring multiple tax payments and returns are submitted in a timely manner.
• Bank Accounting: Manages accounting team members to ensure journal entries, accounts payable, vendor management, and other duties are performed accurately and timely. Creates entry schedules that the accounting team follows throughout the year. Monitors daily activity for accuracy and addresses issues as they arise, calculates the allowance for credit losses, assists with applying new standards and product implementation, creates general ledger accounts, administers the Bank’s employee credit card programs, administers the month-end close cycle, and performs confidential entries.
• Holding Company Accounting: Accounts for all Holding Company transactions and tracks its’ shareholder activity, including treasury stock, stock options, stock grants, and dividends. Prepares its’ periodic financial statements for internal use.
• Subject Matter Expert: Knowledgeable of the banks financials and systems and can resolve many of the discrepancies that may come up. Is capable of being the accounting teams voice when it is needed to complete various projects/initiatives. Evaluates spreadsheet formulas and outputs for accuracy.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.

Requirements

What Sets You Apart

• A role model for our core values: Do the Right Thing, Get Stuff Done (G.S.D.), One Team, and Give Generously
• Demonstrated commitment to timely, defect free and caring customer service
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• A professional who builds solid relationships based on integrity and trust
• Focused on coaching and developing others
• Strong delegator; gets day-to-day work done through teams
• Able to hold others accountable for their actions
• Expert accounting and banking industry policies, procedures, and regulations as related to the role.
• Analytical and demonstrate a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; strong technical ability
• Able to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects/tasksDemonstrate a collaborative work style and respect for others
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible to change in a growing organization
• Is accountable for demonstrating compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and all other federal and state rules and regulations as it pertains to their position at the bank.

Professional & Educational Experience You Bring

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a college or university and 7-10 years of experience in an accounting or related position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Tradition Capital Bank recognizes and values everyone’s unique needs for their careers, families, and individual health. That’s why we offer competitive benefits to promote wellness in our employees and their loved ones, including:

• Healthcare (medical with HSA, dental, and voluntary vision)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic and voluntary life & AD&D insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match; ability to purchase Bank stock through 401k
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Family Care Reimbursement (up to $500 annually for 2026)
• Wellness Time (up to 2 hours/week)
• Keystone employee directed giving opportunities (annual Insight Trip opportunities, up to $500 for grants and double match dollars)

For this position, we anticipate a pay range between $110,000 and $135,000 annually. Final offers will vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Bank performance.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to type, carry, handle and feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception in the window environment and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Local travel is expected for this position

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tradition Capital Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local law.