VP - Controller

Oklahoma AgCredit provides loans, leases and financial services to farmers, ranchers and rural businesses and homeowners in 60 of 77 counties in Oklahoma.

We are part of the Farm Credit System that supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable and consistent credit.

Oklahoma AgCredit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Match 9% Maximum
• Paid Vacation (15 days), Sick Leave (15 days) and Holidays (12 days)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Varied On and Off-the Job Learning Opportunities
• Customer-Centric Environment
• Opportunity to Give Back to Agriculture

Summary: The Vice President - Controller establishes and maintains financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems, develops and monitors budgets and ensures that the Association's financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Farm Credit Administration (FCA) regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepares or reviews financial reports in compliance with regulations and organizational policies and procedures including:
  
  
  
  • Stockholder reports
  • FCA call reports
  • Quarterly tax estimates
  
  
  
  
• Prepares or reviews quarterly variance analysis on income statement, balance sheet, and other items as requested by the Association's funding bank.
• Researches, resolves, and documents technical accounting issues as they arise and applies the proper treatment to unusual or complex transactions.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Gathers, analyzes, and models data from Association systems and leadership to develop the association budget and monthly forecasts.
• Investigates and reports on variances from budgeted and forecasted amounts.
• Identifies and resolves weaknesses in the budgeting and forecasting process or methodology.
• Performs profitability and KPI analysis at the Association, business unit, portfolio, and transactional levels.
• Oversees the development and preparation of internal reports to Association management and committees.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and reports upon request.

Audit, Internal Control, and Data Governance

• Designs, implements, and maintains appropriate internal controls over financial reporting including key reports and spreadsheets for the Association.
• Responds to requests from internal and external auditors by compiling necessary information.
• Responds to audit findings and revises processes and procedures as needed.
• Assists the CFO in responding to internal audit results remediation efforts.
• Writes and maintains policies and procedures for duties assigned.
• Reviews and approves internal procedures developed by other team members.
• Works closely with Association risk department and third-party service providers in the execution of model risk management, including risk assessment and model validation procedures.

Accounting Operations

• Prepares or reviews significant or complex accounting estimates, including the Association's allowance and relation provision for credit losses.
• Resolves internal control and accounting issues surrounding high risk assets.
• Oversees and reviews the accounting for and maintenance of fixed assets.
• Develops and implements reconciliations for new, complex, or unusual transactions of the Association.
• Collaborates with the Accounting Manager as needed to resolve general ledger and loan accounting issues.
• Approves accounts payable invoices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• 5 years of accounting, audit, or finance experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and internal controls (or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job)
• CPA required.
• Public accounting experience in audit is highly preferred.
• Experience with financial lending institutions is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Expert Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & COSO framework
• Expert knowledge of or high aptitude for budgeting processes and financial projections
• Skill in analyzing financial information to formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting software functionality and implementation best practices
• Expert knowledge of internal controls compliance and developing efficient business processes
• Expert knowledge of Excel or PowerBi and proficient in Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High aptitude for learning and implementing new technologies.
• Excellent research and writing
• Collaborates well with colleagues at all levels of the Association.
• Exercises sound judgment in selecting, managing, coaching, motivating, and developing a team.
• Strong sense of professional commitment and independence, evidenced by ethical integrity, an inquiring mind, and a willingness and ability to work longer hours on a seasonal basis
• Strong drive and the ability to deliver results under pressure, prioritizing multiple projects and deliverables based on their inherent risk and reward.

Oklahoma AgCredit is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.