Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

The Controller is a hands‑on accounting leader responsible for executing and overseeing the Bank’s day‑to‑day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial and regulatory reporting. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role maintains direct involvement in reconciliations, month‑end close activities, journal entries, and regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP, banking regulations, and internal control requirements.

The Controller serves as a key operational partner to the CAO and plays a critical role in audits, regulatory examinations, and day‑to‑day financial governance.

• Perform and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, cash management, and subsidiary ledger oversight.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and accounting estimates.
• Actively participate in the month‑end close process, including executing close tasks and meeting established deadlines
• Coordinate close activities across accounting, lending, operations, and finance teams.

• Prepare required regulatory reports, including Call Reports and holding company filings, as applicable.

• Execute and maintain a strong internal control environment over financial reporting
• Support the CAO in responses to audit findings and examination comments.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff, including performance management and professional development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to team members and business partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• CPA designation (preferred but not required).

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and/or auditing experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, banking regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with core banking systems and accounting tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across organizational teams.