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A Trust Officer is an experienced professional who is responsible for the management and administration and of an assigned book of accounts, including Estates, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts and Agency accounts. For fiduciary accounts, Officer must work with counsel and tax accountant(s) to coordinate administration, meet tax-reporting deadlines, and oversee all trust administrative functions. In all cases, the Trust Officer is the lead relationship officer and primary contact between Bank and interested parties/account-owners/co-fiduciaries. Develop new current and future appointments based on referrals from OBT & HVIA colleagues and COI network.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- Knowledgably manages a book of accounts and performs day-to-day administrative duties associated with their accounts under their watch. Demonstrate a high level of fiduciary knowledge through sound decisions and accurate administration. If applicable, oversee a Trust Administrator in performance of day-to-day administrative activities.
- Works actively and collaboratively with attorneys, accountants, beneficiaries and co-fiduciaries in the administration of Trusts/Estates abiding by the terms governing legal instruments and Court Orders to mitigate fiduciary risk.
- Reviews and discusses discretionary payment requests with Trust beneficiaries and Co-Fiduciaries in accordance with the terms and standards in the governing legal instruments. Provide evaluation and recommendation for the discretionary action and obtain the appropriate approval or non-approval of the same.
- Reviews all assigned accounts once per calendar year as per assigned Trust Administrative Committee (TAC) schedule and complete the review on the Fitek portal for presentation at the monthly TAC meeting.
- Cultivates and manages new business referrals received from Bank colleagues and area-professionals. Record activities in SalesForce.
- Regularly engages in new business activities as directed by Trust Services Director or Department Manager to meet annual business development and calling goals. Records activities in SalesForce.
- Proactively communicates and meets with existing clients on a regular basis to continuously evaluate their needs and deliver high quality service. Records all meetings and contacts of substance in SalesForce.
- Continues to build and grow their own Centers of Influence (COI) network.
- As a part of the Trust Division’s new business development activities, serves as its representative in the market, including attendance at community events, seminars and professional networking events.
- Maintains awareness of products and services offered by the Trust Division, the Bank and HVIA. Makes presentations to Bank staff, clients and professional advisors, as required.
- Monitors real estate held in fiduciary accounts, verifying that taxes are paid, insurance is in place and minimizing risks associated with such assets. In responsible charge of engineering site inspections, coordinating appraisals, and “phase-one” engineering evaluations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Remains current with fiduciary knowledge through attendance at seminars, schools and written publications
Education, Certification and Experience
- Bachelor Degree or higher
- Five to 10 years of experience as a Trust Officer or a practicing attorney / paralegal with Trust experience.
- Certified Trust Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) is desired but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong decision-making ability
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Strong working knowledge of investment management
- Ability to build relationships with clients and COIs
- Strong analytical skills
Work Environment
- Professional office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods.
- Normal range of vision, speech and hearing abilities required.
- Mobility required for greeting and assisting clients, prospective clients and COIs.
- Skillfully operate a computer, telephone and other standard office equipment.
- Travel to Bank, client, prospective client and COI locations.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Special Note:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential job functions as set forth above. Orange Bank and Trust Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Upon request, individuals with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the bank. Please inform the Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or, at the appropriate time, to perform the essential functions of the job.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate, based on the employee’s knowledge, skill and ability as well as his/her mental and physical abilities.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Range: 86,000 - 108,000 Year
- 117 Grand Street, Goshen, NY 10924
- 5/13/24
The Comptroller is responsible for analyzing and overseeing the Town of Fishkill’s accounting and budgeting functions, including a variety of routine and complex transactions, analytical, administrative, financial and technical records and to assist in preparing, reviewing and maintaining the Town’s Operating and Capital Budgets (All Funds). This position performs professional accounting and auditing services enforcing internal accounting controls and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. The Comptroller is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. The incumbent works under the administrative supervision of the Town Supervisor and reports to the Town Board.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Prepares and executes the annual Town Budget;
- Maintains records of appropriations, encumbrances, and expenditures, and prescribes approved methods of accounting for all units of local government;
- Certifies the availability of funds for all requisitions, contracts, purchase orders and other documents for which the municipality incurs financial obligations;
- Prescribes the form of receipts, vouchers, bills and claims otherwise prescribed by the State Comptroller;
- Supervises/manages the Finance Department staff; including training and staff development;
- Performs audits and certifies for payment all lawful claims or charges;
- Performs audits of financial records and accounts of all units of the government;
- Timely submits reports to the governing body;
- Plans short and long-term financing of capital projects; consults with financial advisor and bond counsel;
- Oversees bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union staff including Town Police Department using Paycom.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax filings;
- Has all the powers and performs all the duties conferred or imposed by law;
- Directs the annual year-end financial system closeout process ensuring all general ledger reconcilement, accruals, and various year-end adjustments and entries are accurate and complete; oversees the annual external audit.
- Prepares various financial reports or financial analysis as requested.
- Ensures timely payment of all debt/bond obligations.
- Assists with training on budget preparation and financial compliance; makes recommendations to resolve issues and improve procedures, processes and accountability related to financial matters throughout the Town’s departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of financing, major economic objectives and policies; good knowledge of budget preparation and financial forecasts; knowledge of the law as it pertains to towns in the State of New York; knowledge of internal auditing and process re-engineering; knowledge of insurance coverage and protection against property losses and potential liabilities; strong interpersonal skills and comfortable with interacting with all levels of Town management; and ability to supervise a staff of administrative, accounting and clerical employees.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
At least 5-10 years of accounting or auditing experience including governmental accounting experience. Bachelor degree in accounting or business administration/related field or equivalent work experience. Excellent management and supervisory skills. Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to multitask. Experience processing payroll. Experience using Paycom, Tyler Technologies(MUNIS)-Enterprise ERP and Sensus Analytics a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $120,000 per year depending on experience
HOW TO APPLY: Email resume to employment@fishkill-ny.gov
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 110,000 Year
- 807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
- 5/9/24