Assistant Controller - Wichita, KS (Hybrid schedule eligible) - Emprise Bank

At Emprise Bank, everything we do is focused on empowering the neighborhoods, businesses, and people in our communities to thrive. We proudly work to provide extraordinary customer service and products to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team in Wichita, KS.

A successful candidate will have:

• Exemplary time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident and articulate communications skills
• Initiative and strong work ethic
• Problem resolution skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with team members, Emprise associates, and vendors
• An understanding and commitment to our values

Essential functions of the role:

• Prepare and review financial statements, reports and presentations in compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards
• Prepare and administer technical accounting standards and application of US GAAP
• Oversee the general ledger function including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month end close processes
• Stay updated on and ensure compliance with relevant banking regulations and accounting standards
• Provide guidance and support to ensure accounting team effectiveness and professional growth
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy on the accounting team.  Implement best practices and streamline workflows

• Manage and participate in the preparation of various financial statements, forecasts, and reports for the Board
• Oversee the cost accounting process of reporting by division and market
• Perform month end analysis to provide explanations on the Bank’s profitability
• Partner with Technology to implement software updates / upgrades

• Other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility of the job

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field;
• Or level of education that, together with 10 years industry and management experience, enables the applicant to meet the job requirements
• Proficiency with large server based applications and typical desktop software including Excel

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, Emprise offers professional growth, a rewarding and challenging environment, opportunities to be involved in our communities, and a culture of integrity, passion, and success. We also offer shift differential pay for bilingual candidates!

At Emprise Bank, empowering people to thrive means having an all-inclusive culture that honors our commitment to all dimensions of diversity in our workforce and embraces inclusion of all people. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.emprisebank.com.

Emprise Bank is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veteran Employer/Member FDIC/Drug Free Workplace.

Emprise Bank participates in E-Verify and will provide your Form-I 9 to the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States.