Farm Credit Council
Lead Accountant Financial Reporting
Farm Credit Council, Austin, TX
Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.5 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technolo gy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.
Position Description:
We are searching for a Lead Accountant- Financial Reporting. This position will manage financial reporting processes in preparation and production of monthly in-house reports to the Bank Board of Directors, quarterly and annual published Bank stockholder reports and District financial information, and quarterly and annual regulatory reports to the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation).
Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Austin, Texas and appreciates the value of the hybrid work schedule, while recognizing that the position requires regular onsite collaboration.
It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or business administration, plus seven (7) or more years of work experience in financial and regulatory reporting and/or public accounting with an emphasis on financial statement audits. Public accounting experience preferred. A CPA certification is preferred but not required. Prior work experience shall include: (a) Preparation, consolidation, presentation and analysis of consolidated financial statements; (b) Managing financial reporting process; (c) Reviewing complex financial data and reports and performing financial analysis; (d) Problem solving skills to identify problems and implement solutions; (e) Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how to apply them to the Bank's accounting issues; (f) Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX); (g) Development of developing financial policies and procedures; (h) Advanced Excel, Word and Power Point skills; and (i) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Alteryx experience preferred.
Experience in preparing, reviewing, and/or auditing public company financial statements and bank call reports. Familiarity with SEC reporting software (preferably Workiva). Financial and regulatory reporting experience preferred. Experience in researching accounting guidance (GAAP/ASC) and regulatory guidance (e.g., SEC, OCC, FCA). Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Position requires skills in or knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, consolidated financial statement presentation, regulatory reporting, interpersonal relationships and time management. Detail oriented required, as deliverables are time-sensitive, and individual will need to properly prioritize. Advanced Excel skills.
Our benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
- Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
- Up to five days per year to volunteer in local commun ity organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employer matching gifts program
- Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.
Our culture:
In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities. As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events. We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and recognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.
Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real perso n will review your application and resume, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls, text messages, emails, video interviews, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.
A/EOE/M/F/D/V
#LI-Hybrid
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.5 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technolo gy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.
Position Description:
We are searching for a Lead Accountant- Financial Reporting. This position will manage financial reporting processes in preparation and production of monthly in-house reports to the Bank Board of Directors, quarterly and annual published Bank stockholder reports and District financial information, and quarterly and annual regulatory reports to the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation).
Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare the Bank's Call Report, Supplemental Call Report, analyze changes in the period and reconcile the Call Report to other internal reports.
- Prepare the Bank's MASK reporting, including reviewing for accuracy and consolidating the data submissions from 14 associations. Prepare the summary of differences and required manual adjustments. Analyze changes in the period and prepare other files as required by the Funding Corporation. Prepare the Mask to 5E reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly Rural Business Investment Company reconciliations and record entries for capital calls, distributions and quarterly earnings, as needed.
- Prepare or perform initial reviews of monthly reports including but not limited to the CART (Bank's capital ratios), statutory collateral position, equity reconciliations and direct note reconciliations.
- Prepare or perform initial reviews of quarterly reports including but not limited to the Bank investment patronage (BIP), CPP stock equalization, safe harbor calculations, FIN45 entry, Council financial statements, CIPA verification, PCR, and going concern (Bank and District) analysis.
- Assist, as needed, in preparing or reviewing the quarterly and annual stockholder reports, cash flow statement, press release and other requested documents and reports prior to submission to the Disclosure Committee for review.
- Assist in managing the production process and initial review of Bank and District financial data reported to the Bank's Board of Directors, FCA (on behalf of the Bank) and the Funding Corporation.
- Provide liaison assistance to external auditors in planning their quarterly review and annual audit of Bank financial data and disclosures. This function includes but is not limited to assisting with: a) overseeing the preparation of financial reporting schedules requested by PwC and b) resolving any issues that arise.
- Initial reviews of financial documents or filings for completeness, accuracy and compliance with relevant GAAP, regulations and controls for SOX and operations purposes. This may include but is not limited to detail reviews of monthly reports such as the capital adequacy report, collateral position report, and financial performance review (monthly internal metrics), MD&A presentation and footnote disclosures in the quarterly and annual Bank stockholder reports, or other reports as requested.
- Assist in ensuring walkthroughs and control activities for functional areas are maintained from a SOX 404 perspective.
- Research, interpret and implement accounting pronouncements and standards as appropriate in order to fairly and accurately report and/or disclose financial data to management, stockholders, Board of Directors, FCA and the Funding Corporation.
- Compile and review the financial transactions of the District's defined benefit pension plan, prepare financial statements for the plan at year end in accordance with GAAP, and provide liaison assistance with the plan's auditors.
- Other projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned.
What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Austin, Texas and appreciates the value of the hybrid work schedule, while recognizing that the position requires regular onsite collaboration.
It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or business administration, plus seven (7) or more years of work experience in financial and regulatory reporting and/or public accounting with an emphasis on financial statement audits. Public accounting experience preferred. A CPA certification is preferred but not required. Prior work experience shall include: (a) Preparation, consolidation, presentation and analysis of consolidated financial statements; (b) Managing financial reporting process; (c) Reviewing complex financial data and reports and performing financial analysis; (d) Problem solving skills to identify problems and implement solutions; (e) Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how to apply them to the Bank's accounting issues; (f) Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX); (g) Development of developing financial policies and procedures; (h) Advanced Excel, Word and Power Point skills; and (i) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Alteryx experience preferred.
Experience in preparing, reviewing, and/or auditing public company financial statements and bank call reports. Familiarity with SEC reporting software (preferably Workiva). Financial and regulatory reporting experience preferred. Experience in researching accounting guidance (GAAP/ASC) and regulatory guidance (e.g., SEC, OCC, FCA). Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Position requires skills in or knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, consolidated financial statement presentation, regulatory reporting, interpersonal relationships and time management. Detail oriented required, as deliverables are time-sensitive, and individual will need to properly prioritize. Advanced Excel skills.
Our benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
- Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
- Up to five days per year to volunteer in local commun ity organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employer matching gifts program
- Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.
Our culture:
In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities. As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events. We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and recognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.
Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real perso n will review your application and resume, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls, text messages, emails, video interviews, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.
A/EOE/M/F/D/V
#LI-Hybrid