Why Work at Bremer?
Are we a bank? Absolutely. But when it comes to careers, you'll find that there's a lot more to our business than you might expect. We’re passionate about helping customers throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota succeed and grow. We invite you to join our team!
Job Description
This position is responsible for the oversight and management of Enterprise Accounting and Financial planning/reporting functions.
Essential Functions
- Establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the organization's assets. Provides leadership, coaching and direction of the Accounting and Financial reporting teams.
- Coordinates, administers, and controls financial operations. Provides tax, insurance and other reports required by governmental regulations. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports. Directs all aspects of accounting operations and the preparation of annual financial forecasts. Oversees the development of financial accounting systems required to maintain reporting requirements.
- Responsibility for all accounting activities within the organization. Develops and executes strategies and standards related to accounting policy, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, budgeting, and financial systems and controls. organization's finances and presents findings to Board and Executive leadership for decision making and planning.
- Develops internal controls and oversees audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets. Responsible for aligning departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization.
- Develops policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
Qualifications
- Combination of education and experience generally acquired through the attainment of a bachelor's degree and 10 to 12 years' experience in accounting.
- CPA license preferred but not required.
- Public accounting experience required. Financial institution experience required.
- Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communications, as well as proven ability to present to internal management groups, external stakeholders and Board of Directors.
- Strong leadership and coaching experience, with demonstrated ability to collaborate through cross-functional teams and initiatives.
- Ability to demonstrate and consistently model Bremer values, Bremer Leadership Competencies and foster an inclusive work environment.
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Bremer Values & Benefits
Our Values
Collaboration: We work elbow-to-elbow with our customers, making a difference for them in good times and bad. We share our skills, knowledge and experience to support each other every day.
Commitment: We’re deeply invested in the places we live and work, and we’re always ready to do whatever it takes to help our neighbors and communities thrive and grow.
Creativity: Imagination and innovation are essential to helping our customers and Bremer succeed. If there’s a better way to do something, we’ll find it or create it.
Our Benefits
Let’s talk about benefits . Beyond our 401(k), pension plan, healthcare, 11 holidays, and vacation time, we offer everyday benefits that get you excited for what each day holds.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bremer Bank is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We’ve built an organization of experienced, intelligent and collaborative people from a range of all backgrounds, and all of them contribute something essential to helping our customers thrive and grow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Miscellaneous Items to Note
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in the job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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