Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Our client, a well-established community bank in the Stamford, CT metro area, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to lead their accounting operations during a period of leadership transition. This requires oversight of the daily and monthly financial cycles while supporting the team through the external audit.

This is a high-impact, 3–6 month contract role reporting directly to an Executive Finance Leader. You will join a strong accounting team, in a collaborative environment that includes SEC reporting, Regulatory Reporting, FP&A, and Treasury.

• Operational Oversight: Manage the daily general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily/monthly reconciliations.
• Month-End Close: Lead and streamline the monthly closing process, ensuring all entries are accurate and deadlines are met within the community banking framework.
• Audit Support: Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the external audit team, preparing work papers and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Staff Leadership: Provide mentorship and daily oversight to a small, dedicated accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
• Reporting & Analytics: Utilize Power BI and core banking systems to provide clear financial visibility to the Executive Finance Consultant and CFO.

• Banking Industry Expertise: Proven experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller within a community or regional bank setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with Prologue and DNA (Fiserv) core banking systems.
• Technical Accounting: Deep understanding of bank‑specific reconciliations, call reporting support, and internal controls.
• Availability: Ability to work onsite in Stamford, CT 3‑4 days/week.
• Commitment: Ability to commit to a 3–6 month project duration, maintaining a standard work week.

• Data Visualization: Advanced proficiency in Power BI for financial reporting and dashboarding.
• Advanced
  
  Education:
  
  CPA designation or MBA is highly preferred.
• Immediate Impact: A track record of "hitting the ground running" in interim roles, specifically during year‑end or audit cycles.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with a diverse finance team.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications. Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).