Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Travel: Limited, as required for Team Building Activities & Bank Examinations
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Company Overview:
Old Glory Bank is an FDIC-insured bank that offers the best mobile banking solutions for consumers and businesses, from sea to shining sea (in all 50 states). Old Glory Bank is committed to serving those who feel marginalized for believing in the greatness of America. Old Glory Bank was co-founded by some of the leading voices supporting freedom and love of country, including former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson; Radio and Television Host Larry Elder; country music superstar, TV host, entrepreneur, and songwriter, John Rich; and former two-term Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin-Christensen.
We put our customers, community, family, and faith ahead of ourselves. While our home base is our 120-year-old bank in Elmore City, Oklahoma, our team members work to serve our customers remotely from across the country. At Old Glory Bank, there is no DEI or ESG, just PSL – Privacy, Security, Liberty. In less than 3 years, we grew from $10 million in deposits to now $250 million.
We recently announced that we will be becoming a public company, listed on NASDAQ via De-SPAC transactions, and we intend to be the first chartered bank to fully integrate crypto into daily banking.
Position Overview
The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and is responsible for assisting the CFO in overseeing all financial operations of the bank, including financial reporting, regulatory compliance, accounting, budgeting, internal controls, ALCO, liquidity, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the bank’s financial statements, maintaining financial controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Assisting in the preparation and timely filing of the bank's financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Manage the quarterly and annual financial close process, ensuring financial results are accurately recorded and reported to stakeholders.
- Assist with monthly Board reporting
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable financial and regulatory reporting requirements, including those set by the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and other regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate the preparation of required regulatory filings, such as Call Reports, FR Y-9C, and other banking-related financial documents.
- Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit processes, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit findings.
- Accounting and Internal Controls:
- Oversee all aspects of the bank's accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, investment portfolio accounting, and bank reconciliations.
- Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard the bank’s assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
- Implement and monitor financial controls and processes to prevent errors and fraud.
- ALCO & Treasury:
- Assist the CFO with managing the ALCO and liquidity functions.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the team has the tools and resources to succeed.
- Oversee the hiring, training, and development of finance professionals, ensuring alignment with the bank's growth goals and strategic priorities.
- Provide guidance and support to staff on accounting issues, best practices, and career development.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess financial risks related to the bank’s operations and recommend strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure effective risk management practices are integrated into financial reporting and decision-making.
- The Bank's Information Security Program (“ISP”) sets forth the Bank's policies regarding information security, including sensitive, valuable, and critical information as well as customer information security. The ISP has been prepared to comply with the requirements of GLBA, which mandates that Banks adopt an ISP. Because it is critical to the compliance and safeguarding of customer information, it is the responsibility of each employee to be familiar with the ISP and to abide by the letter and spirit of its provisions at all times. Violation of any aspect of safeguarding customer information or information security will result in disciplinary action up to termination.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Remote-friendly position with occasional travel to company offices or regulatory meetings as required.
- Extended hours may be necessary during regulatory examinations, audits, or security incidents.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Health Plans for Long-Term Disability, Life, Accident & Cancer
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Stock Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. Nothing in this job posting restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job duties as required. This job description is not to be construed as a guaranteed contract of employment for a definite period. Old Glory Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Qualifications:
· Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. An MBA or advanced degree in finance/accounting is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a banking or financial services environment. Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements specific to the banking industry. Proven ability to interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and investors.
- Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or other relevant certifications are a plus.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
- Proficiency in financial software systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Fiserv (Prologue) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self-motivated.