Finance Manager Senior

Overview

FINANCE MANAGER SENIOR – WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

This position is responsible for performing as a strategic financial business partner with one or more Lines of Business (LOBs) and defining, building, and leading the financial strategic direction of their respective LOBs consistent with the Bank's objectives.

• Prepare the annual budget for the LOBs, ensuring goals are in line with Bank objectives. Maintain budget models and ensure assumptions are reasonable, accurate, and have integrity. Prepare budget presentations and present results to executive management.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and participate in the quarterly review process with executive management. Review quantitative and qualitative details to ensure they are accurate and rational; ensure LOB forecasts and objectives are within acceptable guidelines to compliment the Bank’s performance expectations.
• Prepare and review monthly management reporting, including financials and any other analytics appropriate for the LOBs. Ensure financials are accurate and distributed in a timely manner. Provide analytics and commentary to the LOB executives, highlighting material trends, variances, and other pertinent findings.
• Prepare business cases for talent acquisitions, office openings/closures, product introductions/eliminations, and other ad hoc purposes, and make recommendations based on the impact to the LOB’s and Bank’s profitability.
• Meet with assigned division executive(s) regularly to keep current with challenges, opportunities, and potential changes. Continually look for ways to increase revenue and reduce expenses by reviewing division analytics regularly.
• Conducts special financial projects and participates in various task forces and committees as required by senior management.
• Develop and implement ideas and strategies to improve processes and communication.
• Supervise workflow and provide expertise and direction to support staff as needed.
• Complies fully with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements.
• Completes all required training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience working for a financial institution required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a financial management role required

Additional Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of financial analysis techniques and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, as well as strong experience in the use of financial/accounting related reporting systems (e.g. CONTROL, Hyperion, Cognos, etc.) and the preparation and presentation of managerial reporting
• Must be able to effectively communicate and influence executives
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience desirable
• A CFA, CPA, or MBA is highly desirable.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical, and project management skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships both within the Finance Division and throughout the Bank; work cooperatively with members of the Executive Committee and the Strategy and Planning Committee.
• Must be capable of establishing professional expertise through integrity, dedication, and strategic counsel.
• Must be capable of inspiring confidence and respect in staff and motivate colleagues to achieve Finance Division and company goals.
• Must be able to manage and influence a large number of indirect reports without having authority.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, One Note) required.

Starting base salary: $99,000 - $176,00 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and…