Merrick Bank · 14 hours ago
Merrick Bank Controller
Merrick Bank is a diversified consumer finance service provider, part of CardWorks, Inc. The Bank Controller will lead the accounting activities of Merrick Bank Corporation, overseeing financial reporting, settlement accounting, and merchant accounting, while ensuring compliance and proper accounting practices across the organization.
BankingCrowdfundingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and supervises the preparation of the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, regulatory reports, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers, and, where applicable, outside parties
Supervises the compilation of financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, general ledger reconciliations, and documenting business transactions
Supervises the accounting for reserves, assets, and expenditures
Works closely with the external tax accountants in the compilation of the appropriate data to assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local reports, estimated tax payments, and tax returns
Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
Develops new systems and procedures for improving the organization’s accounting operation and efficiency
Works closely and smoothly with other departments of the Bank to implement new accounting procedures to support new product development
Works closely with the Bank’s internal auditors, external auditors, and FDIC examiners to assist them in their annual audits or exams and the preparation of the Bank’s annual report
Monitors all cash transactions between the Bank and its affiliates to ensure regulatory compliance
Supervises the audit of contracts, orders, and vouchers, and the preparation of reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement
Oversees and ensures that accounting systems and accounting controls are documented and followed
Provides management with timely reviews of the Bank’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
Supervises the work of the Settlement Manager and Staff Accountants to ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures
Supervises the work of the Merchant Accounting Manager and Staff Accountants to ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures
Supervises any projects, business or strategic developments or other initiatives that in any way affect Financial Reporting, Settlement, or Merchant accounting their systems, procedures or the financial accounting related thereto
Keeps abreast of developments in relevant state and federal regulations, systems and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Responsible for developing, documenting, communicating, maintaining, and enforcing effective control system policies and procedures within your area of oversight
Responsible to act in a timely manner to update policies and procedures when changes in operating conditions occur and / or breakdowns or noncompliance with laws and regulations appear
Responsible for complying with all of the Bank’s internal control policies and procedures
Responsible for understanding and complying with all laws and regulations to which the Bank is subject
Responsible for communicating problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, noncompliance with laws and regulations, policy violations, or illegal acts
Qualification
Required
Masters' Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, or BA/BS with four (4) years' of equivalent work experience
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial management experience required, of which four (4) of those years must be in either public accounting or financial services (preferably credit cards)
Experience with, and demonstrated skill at, the following computer applications: Word Processing, Spreadsheets (Excel preferred), Accounting software (preferably Oracle Financials), E-mail, and Database software
Ability to work closely with others and manage and motivate co-workers
Knowledge of business and banking practices and procedures
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Responsible, flexible individual with strong mathematical and analytical skills and an extensive knowledge of all aspects of accounting, in general and specifically as applied to financial institutions
Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; presents ideas in a clear, concise, understandable, and organized manner
Preferred
Public company experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program
Benefits Package -Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Programs
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays
Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition
Company
Merrick Bank
Merrick Bank is a bank offering credit program and financing services to marine and RV dealers.
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