Assistant Controller

Wage Range:
Min: $85,051, Mid: $115,040, Max: $145,029

The Assistant Controller oversees and manages all aspects of corporate accounting operations. Ensures accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP, banking regulations, and internal policies. Responsible for month-end closing activities and leads a team to ensure all GL accounts are accurate and reconciled timely.

• Lead and develop accounting staff, including establishing and updating written policies and procedures for accounting operations.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to proper internal controls.
• Monitor accounting data for accuracy and analyzing financial results to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that accounting-related activities support accurate financial records.
• Oversee accounts payable, fixed asset, income tax, and other critical functions within accounting operations.
• Maintain and update GL configurations within core processing system.
• Contribute to a broad range of department activities, such as maintaining and strengthening internal controls, maintaining vendor relationships, annual budget preparation, and financial statement analysis.
• Provide accounting assistance in due diligence on potential acquisitions and acquisition integrations.
• Lead or assist in special accounting projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting or Business and minimum 5 years bank accounting experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. With 70+ locations throughout Illinois and Eastern Iowa, Heartland continues to grow and is committed to preserving strong ties to our communities, customers, employees, and shareholders.

Heartland Bank’s mission is to “create value for the customer, earn a profit for the Bank, and have fun doing it!” At Heartland, employees have the opportunity to make a difference every day.

At Heartland Bank, we offer a competitive benefits package to provide you with peace of mind.  to learn more about what benefits we have to offer.

• Regularly:
  Sitting, Feeling/Touching, Talking, Hearing, Vision - close peripheral, depth
• Frequently:
  Standing, Walking, Grasping/Reaching - with arms and hands, Repetitive Motions
• Occasionally:
  Climbing and/or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling, Lifting (30 lbs.)

Heartland Bank is deeply committed to creating a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The salary range represents the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Heartland Bank considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The salary range minimum, midpoint, and maximum listed above represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and pay grade. Starting pay typically starts between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The Bank offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.