Controller

First State Bank of Uvalde
United States, Texas, Uvalde
Oct 23, 2025
Job Title: Controller Reports To: CFO Our Story At First State Bank of Uvalde, we are committed to delivering premier banking services with integrity, hospitality, and a bold Texas spirit. Since 1907, FSBU has remained a safe, sound, and secure institution, focused on building long-term relationships through personalized service that reflects the traditions of our founders. We take pride in our vision to continue the path laid by our early leaders - with the passion and drive to be the premier bank in Southwest Texas and beyond. Our mission is to provide trusted banking solutions, services, and products while delivering the highest quality customer service with authentic Southern warmth. At the heart of our work are our core values: We strive to be friendly, be professional, be proactive, be knowledgeable, and be accountable in everything we do. The Position As a member of the bank's management team, this position is expected to lead by example, embody these values, and foster a culture of good character, excellence, collaboration, and performance - ensuring our people, clients, and community experience the FSBU difference every day. You are also expected to be visible in the community, take part in bank and community wide events to always foster and promote the Institution's image and brand. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller has the responsibility for creating and maintaining a proactive performance-driven accounting department that further provides an accurate, effective financial reporting and controls for the overall bank. The Controller is responsible for the company's entire accounting function (practices, internal controls, statistical analysis, regulatory compliance, maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports). The position involves supervision over general accounting, department staff, property accounting, cost accounting, internal control program, regulatory reporting, budgetary controls, strategic and capital planning and tax accruals. Prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management and Board. Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies, GAAP, FDICIA and state and federal financial institution regulations. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field of finance and accounting. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead with FSBU's mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and overall good judgment. Provide daily directions and coaching to your team. Align departmental goals with executive and board-level directives. Promote an overall good department attitude, morale, and employee engagement. Conduct regular huddles, team updates, and performance check-ins - ensure constant communication. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures company wide. Provide oversight of control systems, transaction-processing operations. Manage outsourced related functions Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of a proper and efficient organizational structure adequate for achieving the bank's goals and objectives Oversee the accounting operations of all departments and branch networks Develop branch and department profit and loss accounting and production profitability models. Create corporate efficiencies in workflows, operations and staffing levels. Find effective non-manual processes for all accounting and operational functions. Be proficient in revenue opportunities to assist the bank's overall profitability and other non-interest income and net interest margin. Be proficient in bank performance analysis (Peer group comparison, UBPR, ratio analysis). Establish/implement daily bank dashboard accounting system (daily balance sheet, income statement, significate large item reporting). Assist Trust Department as needed for accounting, reporting, and operations support. Daily: Ensure the continued maintenance and development of internal control procedures to provide for the protection of Bank assets. Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maintain the Bank's fixed asset records and related depreciation schedules. Responsible for all general ledger reconciliations. Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, current accounting standards and recommend appropriate changes in policies and procedures. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. Coordinate the preparation of all requested documents for the Bank's external financial statement audit. Work as needed with Bank's audit/compliance department. Assist ALCO/Public funds department in asset and liability management activities to ensure that interest rate and liquidity risk is appropriately measured, monitored, managed, and reported. With the assistance of the outside accounting firm, analyze the Bank's federal and state tax liabilities and coordinate the preparation of federal and state tax returns. Prepare the year-end financial statements, footnotes, and schedules. Evaluate the new accounting standards and emerging guidance (CECL). Oversee the internal payroll process and accounts payable. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. Oversee the supervision, training, and evaluation of financial accounting department staff. Assume additional responsibilities as requested, including but not limited to the following: Assists with special projects and assignments related to financial decisions; Serves as an informational resource for federal and state examiners, and internal and external auditors. Adhere to all the Bank's policies, procedures and regulatory requirements Reporting: Issue timely and complete financial statements- daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report. Issue FDIC Call Reports, Federal Reserve financial reports, TDSML Reports and SEC Reports in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations. Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics. Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Provide for a system of management cost reports. Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular, capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, current accounting standards and recommend appropriate changes in policies and procedures. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. Coordinate the preparation of all requested documents for the Bank's external financial statement audit. Work as needed with Bank's audit/compliance department. Assist ALCO/Public funds department in asset and liability management activities to ensure that interest rate and liquidity risk is appropriately measured, monitored, managed, and reported. With the assistance of the outside accounting firm, analyze the Bank's federal and state tax liabilities and coordinate the preparation of federal and state tax returns. Prepare the year-end financial statements, footnotes, and schedules. Evaluate the new accounting standards and emerging guidance (CECL). Oversee the internal payroll process and accounts payable. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. Oversee the supervision, training, and evaluation of financial accounting department staff. Assume additional responsibilities as requested, including but not limited to the following: Assists with special projects and assignments related to financial decisions; Serves as an informational resource for federal and state examiners, and internal and external auditors. Adhere to all the Bank's policies, procedures and regulatory requirements Other: Monitors, and as necessary, coordinate with the Compliance Department on activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends. Will assist in compliance reviews such as TRID, Flood, Fair Lending and CRA reviews. Will oversee certain areas of corporate operations such as maintenance. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or applicable experience - Master's Degree a plus. 8+ years of experience in bank accounting/operations (preferred). Proven track record with supporting references. Proficient in Excel and other general computer skills.