REPORTS TO:                       VP, Controller & Chief Financial Officer

PURPOSE: 

Direct the financial reporting activities and accounting policies of the Company and communicate recommendations regarding changes to the VP, Controller and Chief Financial Officer.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish, implement and monitor accounting standards across all departments, products & services.
2. Ensure accounting policy compliance.
3. Maintain and update the Company’s Financial Accounting Policy Manual.
4. Monitor and assess the impact of emerging accounting developments & their potential impact on the company.
5. Manage periodic, quarterly and annual SEC and Bank regulatory filings.
6. Oversee / manage the development of SEC and bank regulatory compliant disclosures.
7. Follow activities of accounting standard-setting groups, FASB, SEC, EITF, AICPA, etc. to ensure the Company is proactively understanding impact of new guidance.
8. Prepare accounting plan for changes to the Company’s accounting policies / practices.
9. Assist with the disclosure control process and help facilitate the Disclosure Committee process with the VP, Controller and Chief Financial Officer
10. Assist the VP, Controller and Chief Financial Officer with SOX compliance and reporting.
11. Provide leadership role on implementation and conversion to IFRS and XBRL reporting requirements.
12. Act as one of the principal liaisons for the Finance team with external auditors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
     

1. Develop accounting policy guidance for transactions and activities of the Bank involving active participation with professionals in various disciplines to understand the company’s transactions/activities and provide timely, appropriate policy guidance on the appropriate accounting treatment.
2. Work with management and the Accounting department personnel on an ongoing basis to provide practical implementation advice related to accounting policies.
3. Analyze emerging accounting pronouncements for policy implications and proactively communicate changes with executive management and Audit Committee.
4. Consult with various departments on accounting issues related to changes in accounting methodologies and other accounting matters, seeking clarity and consistency in delivery of advice.
5. Coordinate implementation efforts for new accounting standards.
6. Maintain current knowledge of SEC rules and regulations, including disclosure requirements and GAAP/IFRS reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Finance and/or accounting degree; CPA preferred
  1. Comprehensive knowledge of SEC / regulatory rules, regulations, disclosures and GAAP technical accounting requirements. 
  2. Excellent analytical, project management, interpersonal, organizational, planning, PC, and written/verbal communication skills.
  3. Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines.
  4. Minimum 3-4 years of public accounting experience with SEC reporting clients.
  5. Financial services industry experience preferred.

Interested individuals fax a resume to 334.887.4650 or complete an application in our office located at 132 North Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36830.