Controller, Finance & Banking, Corporate Finance

Lead the Financial Backbone of a Trusted Texas Institution

A privately held, community-focused financial institution in West Central Texas is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct access to executive management and the opportunity to shape the financial integrity of a long-standing organization.

This role is ideal for a Controller who values stability, local decision-making, and relationship-driven banking over large, impersonal corporate environments.

• Established & stable – A well-capitalized, privately owned financial institution
• Community-rooted culture – Long-term relationships, not transactional banking
• High ownership role – Significant influence over accounting processes and controls
• Executive visibility – Regular interaction with senior leadership
• Local authority – Decisions made on-site, not outsourced or centralized elsewhere

• Oversee daily accounting operations, general ledger, and month-end close
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and audit requirements, including ownership of the Call Report
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and planning

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA strongly preferred, not required)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; banking or financial services highly preferred
• Prior Controller or senior accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory exams
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a closely held, relationship-driven organization
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Long-term stability with a respected local institution
• Supportive, people-first leadership culture

This opportunity is being handled confidentially
. If you’re a seasoned accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment, we’d welcome a conversation.

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