Job Information
FCS Financial Controller in Jefferson City, Missouri
Description/Job Summary
Take the next step in your career with FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, and act on this opportunity to join our top-quality agricultural lending institution! FCS is seeking a Senior Leader who empowers and develops their staff and drives for strong results. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is driven to get things done, delivers high-quality results, is precise, and that can manage multiple priorities. This position serves as the Controller and leads our Financial Operations Team.
The successful candidate will be located in our Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri. A hybrid work option may be considered after the initial training period.
The salary range for this position is $93,000 to $161,900, however salary is commensurate with experience.
Preferred office location is in Jefferson City, MO.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is open until filled.
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: Director, Financial Operations; Senior Accountant, Associate Accountant
Responsibilities/Duties
Job Functions*
PercentageJob Functions
35%Financial Analysis and Reporting
Reviews and/or prepares financial reports including shareholder reports, Farm Credit Administration call reports and management reports, ensuring report accuracy and timeliness
Reviews quarterly and annual report documentation and disclosures to ensure proper substantiation and all regulatory reporting requirements are met
Interprets new guidance and regulations for the association and ensures compliance with Farm Credit Administration regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Oversees timeliness, accuracy and reconciliation of general ledger, fixed asset and accounts payable accounts
Manages data from multiple sources to ensure financial integrity
Collaborates with Credit and Risk Management to assess and record allowance for loan losses
Serve as an Asset Liability Committee member with primary responsibility of preparing analytical reports and supporting material to be discussed in committee meetings
15%Internal Controls
Evaluates internal control processes within areas of responsibility within the association, identifying and implementing process and procedure changes to improve the strength of internal controls
Participates in the completion of a comprehensive internal control analysis in areas responsible for
Ensures internal controls are developed, implemented and documented to meet new disclosure and regulatory requirements
Coordinates responses to requests for information from internal and external auditors
25%Leadership
Leads the financial operations team
Provide leadership for assigned staff, including effective performance management, identification of training needs and personal and departmental development plans
Determines division of responsibilities, provides work guidance and direction and ensures appropriate resource allocation
Assesses and recommends staffing levels
Identifies training needs and resources
Collaborates with Human Resources to maintain the incentive plan
Sets employee annual goals for performance and incentive measures
Calculates incentive payments for direct reports and verifies the results
Implements action plans to ensure financial objectives are attained and the Finance department continues to bring value to the Association
Communicates and exemplifies FCS Financial commitment to employee and customer engagement
Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines and ensures staff members follow the same
5%Annual Budget
Leads the development of the financial and budget reports for the Board, management and regulatory agencies
Prepares sections of the budget using forecasting software
Analyzes budget for completeness and accuracy
20%Accounting Management
Manages the Association's general ledger, accounts payable, asset management and account reconciliation
Verifies that appropriate support and documentation is included for the Finance functions and controls
Reviews, follows-up and properly addresses potentially misstated items
Engages, collaborates, initiates and completes projects with other Association partners
Data Security and Confidentiality
- Appropriately protects the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association, employees, customers and other stakeholders
n/aOther duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field
5 years or more of progressively responsible financial management experience
3 years' supervisory experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred
Required Knowledge and Skills
Expert knowledge of accounting practices and methods
Expert knowledge of accounting software applications
Expert knowledge of internal controls practices
Expert knowledge utilizing Excel to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
High level skill in consistently meeting deadlines while managing multiple priorities
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory reporting requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of budgeting process
Skill in managing, coaching, motivating and developing an accounting team
Skill in communicating objectives and effectively delegating tasks
Verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information and influence decisions and actions of subordinates, peers, supervisor and customers
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong customer service skills, including the ability to communicate complicated information in an understandable manner, deliver bad news effectively, and exceed customer expectations
Critical thinking skills in analyzing information to judge, compare, calculate, evaluate and critique such information as written materials, numerical data, responses to customer needs and/or other work related activities
Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues