Director Finance FPB

At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work.

We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! See some of our epic celebrations and employee recognitions.

Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities.

Job Description:

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company: First PREMIER Bank

About the Role

Leads key financial functions, including internal and external reporting, Rent-a-BIN relationship oversight, accounting policy development, internal control evaluation, general ledger and risk management, budgeting, wire transfer operations, and purchasing. Manages the day-to-day operations of Finance, with a focus on administrative leadership, process improvement, and the development of effective financial controls across the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees regulatory reporting across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submissions to federal agencies such as the FDIC and Federal Reserve. Reviews staff-prepared reports and maintains strong internal controls to support reporting integrity.
• Leads the implementation of new or updated regulatory requirements by updating procedures, integrating reporting changes (e.g., new data fields), and ensuring staff are properly trained to maintain compliance with evolving standards.
• Manages the preparation and review of annual audited financial statements across multiple entities. Researches and implements new accounting standards, leveraging staff support as needed to ensure timely and effective adoption.
• Directs the monthly financial close process. Reviews financial results, key estimates, and supporting activities to ensure alignment with accounting standards and business objectives.
• Leads the budgeting and forecasting processes by validating key assumptions, assessing resource needs, and guiding capacity planning through collaboration with department leaders and data-driven analysis.
• Manages the Rent-a-BIN relationship, including annual risk assessments to evaluate financial, regulatory, and operational exposure. Oversees monthly monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance, performance, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Oversees the wire transfer function, ensuring accurate processing, effective policy implementation, and resolution of escalated issues. Leads system enhancements and maintains strong customer service standards.
• Evaluates the adequacy of financial reporting policies by collaborating across departments to ensure that operational activities are accurately reflected in the financial statements.
• Develops and communicates financial analytics that support strategic, tactical, and financial objectives. Translates complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences, identifying opportunities to enhance business performance.
• Interviews, hires, and trains new staff. Provides constructive and timely performance reviews. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Skills and Qualifications

• Works at an advanced level to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.
• Works at an advanced level to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.
• Works at an advanced level to apply appropriate analytical processes and procedures to support research schedules.
• Works at an advanced level to obtain consensus between two or more parties who may have different interests, for the benefit of the organization.
• Works at an advanced level to communicate and deliver information verbally in a clear, concise and compelling manner to other people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• CPA credential is preferred.
• Public accounting audit experience is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of practical business experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting policy implementation is preferred.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
• FREE dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plans
• 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
• PREMIER Wellness Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
• Fun Employee Parties

Our Culture

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work
• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth
• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more