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FirstBank

External Reporting Analyst

FirstBank, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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This position can be located in either our downtown Nashville, TN office of our downtown Birmingham, AL office.

Position Summary The External Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation of all external financial reporting materials filed with various regulators, including the SEC and the FDIC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and filing of all external financial reporting with the SEC including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8‑K, and other SEC filings as necessary

Prepare financial statement disclosures, ensuring they are supported with clear and well‑organized documentation including financial calculations and analyses

Support the preparation of regulatory, call report, earnings releases, and various internal reports

Conduct research on reporting requirements, accounting standards, and recommend accounting treatment for various transactions

Support the review of all external financial reports by the finance and accounting team, senior management, and the external auditors, providing supporting documentation as required and promptly addressing any questions or issues

Work in SharePoint to roll forward reporting calendar, documents and request lists

Coordinate with auditors and other third parties to provide request items from various sources internally

Manage internal request list for SEC filings, earnings releases and regulatory reporting

Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package

Experience working in FDICIA or SOX control environment

Ability to do ad hoc reporting

Qualifications Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA eligible and pursuing

3‑4 years of experience in public accounting or SEC reporting experience

Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience preparing financial statements and disclosures for financial institutions

Experience working with publicly traded financial institutions

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Experience working with WDesk is a plus

Self‑sufficient, highly organized and superb time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable interfacing with people from different levels and functions in the organization

Team player who is able to operate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced, changing environment

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