Accounting and Operations-Financial Planning Analyst - Farm Credit Bank Texas

Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $36.8 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin. We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.


Position Description:
We are searching for an Accounting & Operations Financial Planning Analyst to be responsible for leading the Bank's effort to compile and analyze the annual operating expense budget efforts. Also responsible for the monthly analysis of the Bank's results comparing the actual operating expenses to the budget for the Bank and each cost center for reporting to select Bank management. This employee will work with the Bank's accounting and reporting department to drive process improvements to ensure efficiencies in the daily, monthly and annual reporting deliverables.


Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
Working in our hybrid work design you will:

- Responsible for the monthly Bank's budget variance analysis for operating expenses comparing actual expenses to budgeted expenses, detailed purchased services analysis by cost center, and other summary reporting. Efforts will include distribution of select information to Bank management.
- Responsible for leading the bank-wide compilation and analysis of the Bank's annual operating expense budget process. Effort will include interaction with Bank department management to ensure accurate information is provided to Bank senior management and the board of directors.
- Works closely with the IT-Accounting senior accountant to ensure required deliverables are completed on a timely basis for the Bank's IT group.
- Responsible for documentation of the accounting determination for Bank roadmap projects to ensure that project costs follow GAAP accounting guidance.
- Serves as a lead to help drive process improvement efforts undertaken by the Accounting Operations group. Efforts include identification of ways to better leverage existing technologies and systems and identification of ways to automate manual processes. As changes are deployed will also need to ensure that documentation and any SOX control language is updated.
- Serves as Accounts Payable backup, including approval of invoices for payment and vendor maintenance.
- Involved with establishing and monitoring the implementation and maintenance of accounting controls and procedures.
- Ensures all accounting and other internal reporting deadlines are met.


What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of the hybrid work design.

It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires a degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting, finance or related field plus seven (7) or more years of work experience. Experience with corporate financial planning and analysis is required.
The ideal candidate must possess interpersonal relationship skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills are essential. Must be able to accomplish accurate, detailed tasks in short timeframes. Must exhibit overall knowledge of financial planning and analysis skills. Would prefer familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and be able to apply them to the Bank's accounting issues. Must be able to work unsupervised and organize assigned workload to accomplish all tasks in the time required. Must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word and knowledge of other reporting tools.

Our benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including med