Description

Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a well-recognized, high-performing boutique bank; a leader in wealth, lending and deposit solutions, capable of providing the most sought-after products and services that fulfill all of our clients’ needs. We offer an innovative approach to private banking to help clients establish, maintain and expand their legacy.

What makes Peapack-Gladstone Bank different from our competition? We are an institution that’s over 100 years old that has always believed in putting the well-being and needs of our employees and our clients first. We are proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year, by American Banker as one of the ‘Best Bank to Work For’ across the nation. Our secret sauce in one word is our ‘culture’. We value a diverse, equitable, inclusive and safe workspace. Our one-team culture goes to great lengths to show all employees that they are valued members of the team. We treat each other as family, and as such, communicate throughout the Bank in a transparent and frequent manner, respect and value feedback from all levels and operate with a philosophy of hospitality and general human kindness.

There are multiple way to build relationships and get involved; from joining one of our Cultural Ambassador Sub-Committees focused on our Wellness, Employee Fun, Diversity & Inclusion, or Environmental Awareness, to involvement in multiple community service activities through our Volunteerism outreach, to joining LIFT (a committee focused on enriching the lives of women - Leading Inspiring Females Together). Said quite simply, the culture is amazing!

Assistant Controller Summary:

Responsible for the Accounting operations of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation and all subsidiaries. Direct duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance of stock equity programs, Lease accounting system, Monthly closing and consolidations, various tax duties, treasury share tracking, Payroll review and oversight of the Purchasing function. Indirect duties include overseeing the Accounts Payable Department, general ledger account reconciliations, oversee Fixed Asset and Prepaid functions and the Corporate Credit Card program. Supervise a staff of four direct reports and two indirect reports. Supervisory duties include managing all personnel matters, the distribution of the department workload, monitoring workflows and preparing quarterly performance metrics. Assist with various other duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Manage the equity tracking systems for restricted stock units, phantom stock cash plan and for the ESPP Plan.

• Oversee all functions of the Accounts Payable Department.

• Ensuring that General Ledger and Official Check account reconciliations are prepared / reviewed on a timely basis.

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings.

• Quarterly oversight of accrued expenses to ensure appropriate levels are maintained.

• Manage the third-party Lease tracking system (Lease Query).

• Reconcile and track PGC Treasury Share Repurchase programs.

• Manage the Purchasing and Corporate credit card functions.

• Coordination of periodic Silverlake software release upgrades for the Finance department.

• Manage various external relationships such as FHLB, Wells Fargo and FHN.

• Manage annual tax return preparation schedules and provide quarterly tax provision support as needed.

• Work closely with the Corporate Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, as well as the Financial Reporting and Payroll departments.

• Hire, train and supervise team members.

• Manage all personnel matters for department staff.

• Set quarterly goals for staff and monitor progress.

• Perform additional related duties as requested, including special projects.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA a plus.

• At least seven years of General Accounting and supervisory experience.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to manage high-volume departments in a demanding environment.

• Experience with Ascend/Banktel and Lease Query software programs is a plus.

• Must be an organized, accurate, reliable and detail minded individual.

• Must have good oral and written communications skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in Excel is required.

Reporting to this position:

• One Accounts Payable Manager and three Staff Accountant positions

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; stand; use hands; fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

  General Sign-Off:

• The employee is expected to adhere to all Bank policies.

Benefits

Peapack-Gladstone Bank offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to full-time employees, in addition to a competitive PTO package and 401k match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)