Corporate ControllerMidland States Bank • Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States

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Corporate Controller

Midland States Bank

Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States

Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States

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Position Title: Corporate Controller Locations: Maryland Heights_MO Time Type: Full time Req ID: JR1306-Maryland Heights_MO At Midland, we're proud to be a little different. You can see it in our bright orange signs-but there's more to it than that. With our heartfelt and personalized approach, we're focused on meeting every customer's needs with the brightest solutions.For more than 140 years, we've learned by serving customers skillfully with dedication and follow-through, we can brighten every interaction to drive our collective success. And this goes beyond traditional banking.We foster programs that empower our communities, continuously invest in our employees, and actively pursue brighter futures for all.Our humble ambition keeps us growing, giving back, and looking ahead. We're innovating and optimizing our services to ensure we stay unique - providing strength you can count on with heart you can feel.You might say we're unlike any other bank.And you'd be right." At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000Position SummaryThe Corporate Controller reports to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Company's accounting department. This includes oversight of the general ledger, period-end close processes, reconciliations, internal financial reporting, and internal control maintenance. The Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting internal stakeholders, and enabling the timely preparation of external reporting packages.Primary AccountabilitiesPeople Manages a team of professionals in a customer-centric culture to excel in a fast-paced environment. Coaches, develops, and conducts performance management activities with direct and indirect reports. Identifies high-potential employees for advanced training and development opportunities. Effectively manages poor performers. Accounting Operations
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to GAAP. Manage all general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal reporting schedules. Maintain the integrity of financial systems and drive improvements in efficiency and automation. Supervise the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting for executive leadership and business unit leaders. Internal Controls and Compliance
Direct the development and execution of accounting policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls over financial reporting. Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests, maintaining thorough documentation. Support enterprise risk and compliance teams with internal control documentation. Financial Reporting Support
Prepare and deliver data and supporting schedules for external reporting, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and call reports. Partner with the CAO on technical accounting research, financial analysis, and ad hoc projects. Provides financial modeling, financial analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, contracts and other ad hoc financial projects. Develop and manage the accounting team's budget. Develops and manages the annual budget for the holding company, including cash flow projections. Other
The role requires occasional travel for training and team meetings, and willingness to travel periodically, to locations within market as needed. May require work in a Midland office to ensure collaboration and support of internal and external customers. Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Other duties as assigned. Position QualificationsEducation/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required. CPA certification required; public accounting experience with a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting roles within the financial services industry. Minimum of 7 years of experience leading teams with demonstrated success coaching and motivating team members. Minimum of 7 years of significant bank accounting experience. Working knowledge of GAAP issues as they relate to the banking industry. Strong quantitative and analytical skills coupled with the ability to think critically. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to instruct others, interpret documents, and write reports and correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations. At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at .Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence ("AI") to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
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Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States

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