Controller

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our team as the Controller to support our Finance and Accounting teams. This remote position will supports the CFO with accounting related functions including monthly reporting and account reconciliations, preparing financial statements, accounting analysis, budgeting, accounts payable, and assisting with financial

Join us in this exciting start-up experience and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment. Candidates must be local to Florida. Please send a resume to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger
  structure of Climate First Bank;
• Assist the CFO with directing the Bank's accounting functions to include establishing and
  maintaining its accounting principles and practices;
• Prepared and maintain the operating budget for the organization;
• Monitor accounts payable to ensure that invoices are accurately posted;
• Ensure vendor due diligence is performed in accordance with policy;
• Monitor system controls for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at all times as it relates to
  financial reporting;
• Serve as a liaison to functional leadership across the organization, assisting them with
  accounting related service issues;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Review and post journal entries and ensure monthly account reconciliations and analyses are
  completed in a timely manner;
• Coordinate the preparation of external audits.
• Adopt and practice a commitment to social, economic, environmental, and racial justice;
• Demonstrate interest in contributing to and working by Climate First Bank's Core Values;
• Possess the initiative to obtain education related to ESG and sustainability practices;
• Avoid using single-use plastics; recycle diligently; conserve water and energy in office spaces;
  use local suppliers when possible, particularly those that are ESG compliant;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and follow established Bank policies, procedures, and
  regulations, cognizant of transactions, inquiries that appear suspicious, obtaining reasonable
  and verifiable explanations, notifying the Compliance Officer when necessary; completion of all
  web-based compliance training; resolution of all issues concerning BSA report reviews of
  suspicious activity and or cash transactions.
  

Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or a related field;
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution;
• Detail oriented with solid problem solving and analytical skills;
• Effective organizational, written, and communication skills
  

Physical Demands:

• Sustained standing and sitting;
• Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor;
• Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.