Job Description

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region’s fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with $4.5 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 7 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion.

Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank’s rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always improve our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Summary

The candidate should be an entrepreneurial and open-minded individual with a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, growing company. The candidate will report directly to the Controller of the bank and be expected to lead, take ownership of his/her areas of responsibility and ensure accurate and timely completion of company reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bank’s year end audit and financial reporting process
• Create Bank Balance Sheets, Income Statement, Cash Flow & Changes in Stockholders Equity along with required Footnote disclosures
• Coordinate and respond to requests from external audit firm
• Manage month-end close process.
• Assist in the preparation of bank regulatory reports and FDIC filings, where needed.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including overseeing maintenance and new account setup.
• Supervise the reconciliation control process and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assist in the documentation, review, and testing of the Bank’s internal controls over financial reporting and FDICIA process.
• Oversee the Bank’s investment accounting process
• Coordinate internal and external audits, as needed.
• Provide on-going supervision to staff.
• Researches and develops procedural changes and work methods to improve departmental productivity.
• Participate in CECL meetings and assist in monthly analysis and calculation of entries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or a mix of public and private within the Banking industry, and a four-year college degree, preferably in accounting.
• Other qualifications include detailed knowledge of technical accounting for Banks or Credit Unions, Detailed knowledge of bank operations and systems, Detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and of internal control frameworks, strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, detail-oriented, problem-solving, planning, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills.

Leader Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401k plan with corporate match, medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to work for a fast growing, local organization.

Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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