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Description

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Financial Reporting Analyst (with Accounting focus) will assist in the implementation of Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) and compilation of audited financial statements. This position reviews, designs, implements, and documents internal controls and complex accounting procedures over the financial reporting function. The Analyst provides technical accounting support to business units and management. The position performs accounting assignments independently, often involving complex business transactions and large amounts of financial data. The Financial Reporting Analyst (with Finance focus) will provide technical support and solution for the implementation of ASUs and process automation for complex accounting processes. The Analyst conducts financial analysis on key performance indicators and make recommendations to management. Data analytics and financial modeling are other major responsibilities for this role.

What you will do

+ Assess the impact of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements to Company’s financial statements, develop implementation plan and work closely with applicable business units to implement accounting standard changes

+ Review, design, implement, and document internal controls and key accounting procedures over financial reporting

+ Research accounting literature and apply US GAAP standards to non-routine and complex transactions

+ Prepare technical accounting memos to communicate accounting positions on complex, non-routine transactions to management and external audit firm

+ Compile and/or review Company’s audited financial statements and footnote disclosures, employee benefit plan financial report, and other ad hoc reports as required

+ Communicate with all levels of management to align technical accounting requirements with business processes

+ Perform accounting assignments independently, often involving complex business transactions and a large amount of financial data

+ Create and maintain accounting models for ASU implementation and simplification of complex accounting processes

+ Provide Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for various performance metrics for FirstBank leadership

+ Extract, examine, and summarize financial data and make recommendations on data quality when applicable

+ Work across business functions to effectively identify and retrieve relevant data sets and data points in performing data analytics

+ Assist with the development of policies and procedures in model creation, modification, documentation, and recovery

+ Act as a point of contact with external auditor for escalated or complex topics

+ Train and mentor junior department employees

+ Perform other duties and projects as assigned

+ Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

+ Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

+ A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

+ Experience working in public accounting or in a financial reporting role

+ Experience working in general ledger accounting

+ CPA

+ Experience performing external financial reporting and implementations of FASB pronouncements

+ Experience working in data modeling and data analytics

+ Certification in data science/data analytics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to apply complex accounting concepts to business processes

+ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting

+ Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to refine processes and procedures

+ Advanced analytical skills with ability to use data analysis programs and applications for data analytics, financial modeling, and process improvements

+ Ability to focus on multiple priorities without degradation to quality of work produced

+ Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

+ Self-motivated and self-starter

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management

+ Advanced Excel skills

+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

+ Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day

+ Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

+ Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms

+ Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights

+ Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files

+ Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone

+ Must be able to exchange accurate information

+ FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Salary Range

$76,752.00 To $102,492.00

Statement of Benefits

FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

EOE/Affirmative Action

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation

*This job opportunity is expected to close on 5/7/25*

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.