Director of Accounting Operations
Our Company
We build relationships- with each other, with our clients and with our community. At The Bank of Tampa, we are invested in you. By providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, we learn from our differences and gain strength through the diverse perspectives and experiences of our workforce and our client base.
Since first opening in 1984, The Bank of Tampa has focused on serving Tampa Bay professionals and owner-managed businesses, which has given us an insight into our community that other banks simply cannot match. Our lenders and their teammates use their deep understanding of the area to help our clients establish professional, cultural and social ties that benefit their businesses , their families, and themselves. Our support teams further enhance those relationships by providing personalized service with each interaction. We are committed to providing the highest level of banking services while nurturing a strong and lasting professional relationship that contributes to our client’s success.
Position overview
It is the goal of our Accounting Department to provide high quality, exceptional service to our internal and external clients. This position assumes overall responsibility for payment processes and tracking through the Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets accounting functions, classification of costs as Prepaid or current period expense, creation and maintenance of Accrued expense liabilities where costs are unpaid, and all compensation costs and programs. The Director of Accounting Operations also acts as caring leader and mentor to direct reports and actively supports employee engagement, growth and development. This position will be a true partner with the Finance Director, Accounting Director and Director of Financial Administration to ensure positive team building, accurate and efficient monthly financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, and oversight of general accounting and finance functions with adherence to appropriate accounting standards and internal controls.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Consistently delivers outstanding client service; providing premiere client satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times and acts as a cultural ambassador to internal and external clients.
· Oversight of the payroll function, working in concert with Human Resources partners to facilitate timely and accurate compensation payments, handled with the utmost confidentiality and sensitivity.
· Knowledge of ongoing tax reporting requirements and processing are also highly critical to this function.
· Management of ESOP administration, annual audits, and analysis for periodic ESOP Committee meetings.
· Provide support for 401k plan financial analysis.
· Financial analysis of changes in Employee Benefits Plans during the annual renewal process.
· Annual creation and distribution of Salary Budgets to each managing executive, and the translation of individual salary budgets into summarized general ledger information for import into the financial budgeting system by cost center. Based on staffing budgets assumed, development of employee benefits and incentive budgets. Participate in and support in other relevant annual budget processes and reviews as assigned.
· Maintenance of all cash and restricted stock incentive tracking worksheets on an ongoing basis, proactively working with the Chief Financial Officer, CEO, and each managing executive to adjust tools to changing plans and participants. Worksheets will be used to calculate payments and support accurate accounting accruals. Incentive support includes creation of summaries for annual audits and Compensation Committee reporting.
· Management of the Accounts Payable function and related tax reporting.
· Management of Fixed Asset accounting and related tax depreciation.
· Recording of bank wide Prepaid and Accrued expenses, and maintenance of supporting schedules and reconciliations.
· Responsible management of the Tampa Bay Banking Company checking account, creating ongoing cash flow forecasts which merge views of shareholder liquidity, operating line usage, ESOP administration, dividend payments, intercompany tax payments, and operating expenses.
· Key liaison and advisor to Operations teams responsible for accounting entries or reconciliations.
· Prepare and present related financial reporting to management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
· Develop appropriate plans and processes for timely compliance with new financial accounting standards in accounting for compensation and other areas of direct responsibility.
· Responsibility for review of corporate tax calculations and filings in coordination with the Accounting Director.
· Partner with Finance leadership in efficient month-end accounting close processes.
· Perform a detailed work paper review of year-end financial statements and related notes prior to circulation of drafts to the Chief Financial Officer and external auditors.
· Advise on the general ledger chart of accounts and oversight of key controls for financial accounting purposes.
· Participate in the development of relevant financial metrics and related reporting utilizing, as appropriate, Prologue, Excel, Business Analytics and other tools .
· Policy maintenance and development over functional area of responsibility.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience working in a financial services finance, accounting or audit role
· 4-Year Undergraduate Degree, with an Accounting focus, or equivalent education/experience
· 3+ years in a managerial capacity with responsibility for compensation processes
· Experience with spreadsheet applications / Microsoft Office Suite
· Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies
· Excellent time management and organizational skill.
· Ability to maintain a position of trust and responsibility by keeping all Bank business confidentiall
Preferred Qualifications
· Certified Public Accountant
· Background in SOX, mergers and acquisitions, or SEC filings are beneficial
· Experience using FISERV Prologue accounting software
· Experienced database user (Access, Business Objects, Business Analytics, etc.)
· Power Excel User (Pivotables, Vlookup, etc.)
Our Way
Preserve and enhance our culture in which the values of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, trust and respect are the underlying principles by which we work
Make a meaningful difference in our community through our service and financial support
Maintain a safe and sound institution that operates in conformity with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to maintain open and forthright communication with our regulators
Benefits
You will have the opportunity to participate, subject to the terms and conditions of the respective plans, in a comprehensive package of benefits. As a highlight:
· Eligibility for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages
· Retirement Plan - 401k with matching
· ESOP- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
· Time away from work – vacation time, sick time and holidays
· Paid parental leave
· Tuition Assistance
· Professional development opportunities
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