Financial Planning & Analysis Officer

About The Role

Responsible for the analysis of the general ledger to allow accurate and timely financial reporting in conformity with GAAP, SEC, reporting, and policies and procedures set forth by GBCI.

Manages the bank's financial budget process, implements new processes, and contributes to the organization's success by providing valuable financial insights and supporting various strategic initiatives.

About You

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepares general ledger entries and review transactions prepared by Accounts Payable prior to posting.

Assists with the gathering of information for audits and examinations by Regulators and Auditors as needed.

Reviews income and expense general ledger entries for appropriateness and assures all monthly entries have been made, accrued or prepaid for the month prior to month end close.

Oversee and validate month-end close process, analyze variances to budget, and guide other finance staff on methodology design.

Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the Board of Directors, departments, and GBCI. At times responsible for the design and creation of reports.

Manage the cost accounting function, covering funds transfer pricing, cost allocation methodologies, and profit / cost center profitability.

Calculates and analyzes product, customer, and organizational profitability, offering continuous improvement solutions and maintaining profitability and decision support models.

Actively pursue realization of cost savings through organizational efficiency initiatives.

Coordinate the budget and forecasting processes, including formulation, monitoring, and presentations to senior management.

Collaborate with senior management, GBCI, and other divisions to identify trends, recommend efficiencies, and compile data for budgeting and ongoing forecasts.

Build and maintain financial models and run analytics on an ongoing and ad hoc basis. Work with large data sets to develop reports and improve processes through automation, ensuring data integrity and accurate financial reporting.

Create and maintain documentation of department procedures, key events, and system revisions. Participate in meetings with internal and external organizations, finding solutions and implementing new methods or processes.

Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff. Comply procedures, assist in supporting internal and external audit exams, including SOX compliance and control self-assessments.

Demonstrate efficiency, problem-solving skills, and discretion in handling confidential materials and company information.

Play a key role in creating monthly deliverables and the annual budget process, analyzing key business information and drivers to identify trends.

Identify, maintain and refine key metrics and performance indicators relevant to the operational and financial performance of the bank.

Prepares daily general ledger reconciliations. Prepares monthly general ledger reconciliations; ensures all balance sheet accounts have been reconciled and proper documentation is maintained in files.

Follows-up on any outstanding suspense items older than 90 days as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Three years to five years of accounting, finance, or data analytics experience.

At least two years of experience in an accounting leadership role.

Advanced working knowledge of GAAP and financial processes including internal controls, budgeting, financial closure, and SOX controls.

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business management.

Must possess current valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting theory, principles, and practices. Working knowledge of standard office equipment.

Thorough knowledge of various office software. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet.

Communicate Effectively : both verbally and in writing with others in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Demonstrate soft phone skills by treating all internal and external customers in a polite and courteous manner.

Customer Service : We are community inspired and pride ourselves on offering exceptional service to both our internal and external customers.

We expect you, as an employee, to support our values and visions of Integrity, Service and Success.

Teamwork : Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set and achieve goals, help others, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Professionalism : Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others; work to develop and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships;

represent the bank in a positive manner; maintain credibility with others.

Ethical Behavior : Model high standard of honesty, integrity, trust, and openness. Understand and follow through with appropriate standards of conduct and moral judgment;

willing to act outside the norm when needed to adhere to ethical principles. Communicate and demonstrate actions in a consistent manner.

Respect others, regardless of individual capabilities, agendas, opinions or needs.

Confidentiality : Maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information obtained during performing job duties; adhere to Bank policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.

Quality Management : Adhere to guidelines, protocol, policies, and procedures and supervisory directives; improve and promote work quality;

demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail; strive to achieve good results.

Adaptability : Adapt positively to change; manage competing demands and effectively handle changes, delays and / or unexpected events with a positive attitude.

Planning and Organization : Prioritize, organize, and plan work; use time efficiently; and achieve results within time frames.

Complete work in a timely, accurate manner and be conscientious about assignments and deadlines.

Judgment / Problem Solving : Display ability and willingness to make sound decisions; identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner;

exhibit sound judgment; appropriately handles both routine and non-routine situations.

Individual Responsibility and Accountability : Accepts responsibility for own work performance; accepts responsibility for own actions and outcomes and does not blame others.

Demonstrate willingness to take initiative in performing job duties, resolving issues, and making suggestions for improvement.

Conduct follow-through and meets commitments and agreements in a timely manner; relied upon by others as a source of valid information.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to apply accounting, scheduling, and budgeting, measurement, and calculation math skills associated with lending activities for purposes of data analysis.

Comfortable working with a variety of lending formulas and industry specific equations and formulas with accuracy.

Analytical Thinking : Develop feasible solutions based on logical and reasonable assumptions and factual observation that reflect consideration for resources, constraints, and Bank values and goals.

Understand cause and effect relationships, recognize similarities and differences in situations, and apply knowledge to help make effective decisions or to come up with new ways to accomplish a task.

Define a result, set, or follow a course of action to achieve it, anticipate potential obstacles, and monitor progress to achieve desired result.

Negotiation : Negotiate with, convince, or influence others to take a course of action to achieve a specific result. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of an idea, plan, activity, or product.

Bring conflicts and disagreements into the open, when appropriate, and attempt resolution collaboratively through building consensus.

Networking : Build networks of useful relationships necessary to achieve positive results. Know how organizations work; cognizant of different toles and positions of power and utilize this information to influence outcomes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to : sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel;

and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to : stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to : climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators.

Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management.

Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include : Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation / inspection of machines and / or using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise.

Must be capable of occasional travel (less than 10 days per year) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities.

What We Offer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS : Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position.

We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, discounts on banking products and services, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.

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