We are a community bank that has been established since 1887, bringing us to nearly 137 years of serving our customers. We believe in the core values of respect, ownership, community, strength and knowledge and are looking for someone who shares those same values. 
The Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for maximizing return on financial assets by establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. This position oversees one employee, the Accounting Specialist, and is located at our Front Street branch in Marquette, MI. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely changes in the general ledger
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements
• Assists with the preparation and/or review of various regulatory reports
• Assists with the creation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts
• Creates risk reports for internal meetings
• Backs up the Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Specialist
• Facilitate and manage annual external Audit
• Enter journal entries for the holding company and prepare monthly holding company financial statements
• Manage correspondent bank cash balances
• Maintain bond investment portfolio and prepare monthly and daily entries

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 
• 5 years relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical, numerical and organization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years banking experience
• CPA license or CMA certification

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Full Time Benefits include:

• Paid time off (3 weeks to start)
• Volunteer time off (1 day per year)
• Paid holidays (9.5 days per year)
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Telehealth with $0 copay
• HSA plan options, including employer contribution
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match (after 1 year)
• Short term disability insurances (paid 100% by company)
• Long term disability insurance (paid 100% by company)
• Life insurance (paid 100% by company)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan