Über diese Chief Accounting Officer Stelle bei NBT Bank
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the Company's accounting function. Responsibilities include oversight of all accounting operations, financial reporting, accounting policy, internal controls over financial reporting, regulatory reporting governance, technical accounting matters, external audit coordination, and accounting systems and processes. The CAO ensures the integrity and accuracy of the Company's financial information; develops and maintains strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC disclosure requirements (as applicable), and banking regulatory reporting requirements; and serves as a key advisor to Executive Management and the Board regarding accounting, financial reporting, and emerging accounting issues. The CAO provides leadership in preparing the organization for increasing complexity associated with growth and ensures the accounting organization is scalable, efficient, and aligned with the Company's strategic objectives.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- MBA or Master's degree preferred
- CPA required
- 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
- 10+ years of leadership experience in banking or financial services.
- Experience with external audits, regulatory examinations, SEC reporting and technical accounting matters required.
Skills and Abilities
- Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and banking accounting practices
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements
- Ability to interpret and implement new accounting standards
- Executive communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and talent development expertise
- Strategic planning and process improvement experience
Tasks Performed:
- 20% - Provides strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise accounting operations, close processes and financial statement integrity.
- 20% - Oversees external financial reporting, disclosures and regulatory reporting governance.
- 15% - Directs accounting policy, technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
- 15% - Maintains internal controls over financial reporting and accounting governance frameworks.
- 10% - Serves as liaison with external auditors, Audit Committee and regulators regarding accounting matters.
- 10% - Supports strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital actions and significant business transactions.
- 5% - Responsible for developing, mentoring and retaining accounting leadership and developing strong succession pipelines.
- 5% - Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
- Stationary 75% of the time or greater
- Move objects up to a maximum of 10 lbs
Why Work at NBT
At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success.
Wellbeing
At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Community Involvement
NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
Culture
NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued.
Career Development
Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential.
Total Rewards
NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
Business Stability
NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.
Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.
Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week:
Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Benefits for All Part-Time Employees:
Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
