Director of Technical Accounting

Description Summary: This role will be a key member of the accounting leadership team, responsible for driving company initiatives within the accounting department with a focus on investor relations, mergers & acquisitions, technical accounting and financial strategy. This position will work within accounting and other departments including risk management, legal, external auditors and other teams to ensure the company’s accounting technical operations are operating effectively and assess the accounting implications of financial transactions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities :Technical Accounting: Act as the technical partner and subject matter expert on complex accounting transactions, providing guidance on their consideration and execution. Collaborate within Accounting and across the Company to develop and enhance processes for compliance with accounting standards. Research and provide operational guidance on new products, lines of business activities, and significant unusual transactions. Serve as the external auditor liaison to ensure seamless completion of audits. Work with Accounting personnel to create and manage documentation of accounting policies and practices. Investor Relations: Monitor peer bank earnings calls and industry trends to extract meaningful insights. Assist with earnings call scripts and the crafting of corporate messages delivered to investors. Create and manage investor presentations and pitch books on an ongoing basis. Generate and distribute peer information data, providing meaningful analytics for decision-making. Mergers & Acquisition: Develop an M&A playbook for application reference. Conduct accounting diligence on acquisition targets, analyze potential deals, and provide advisory services for deal structuring. Lead transactions for the generation and application of purchase accounting and financial integration. Financial Strategy/Other: Serve in advisory capacity for evaluation of Fintech and Banking-as-a-Service partnerships. Serve as functional bridge between Accounting & Finance through monthly close and quarterly reporting process. Enhance capital forecasting and interim reporting processes. Assist Accounting with ongoing project initiatives and development to ensure successful and efficient execution. Accounting Management: Support the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Finance Director with executing their obligations to the Board of Directors and any Committees. Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance. Provide leadership though communication, performance management, development and recognition of staff. Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience : Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA is required. 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong preference for public banking experience. Proven track record in financial management, investor relations and M&A. Prior experience successfully enacting change and process improvements. Subject matter expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Subject matter expert knowledge of bank regulatory reporting rules, regulations, and forms. Skills And Abilities Exceptional interpersonal skills to work with other cross-functional leaders and executives. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to confirm to shifting priorities, demands and timelines, adjusting accordingly and execute tasks in support of corporate goals. Ability to act independently in identifying problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues and interdependencies. FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. FirstBank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.