Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller works collaboratively with the Controller to manage the Bank’s accounting operations, regulatory reporting, control framework, and wire processes. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to financial analysis and planning. The Assistant Controller also provides supervision for certain accounting staff and handles personnel management and operational accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including reports for management, the Board of Directors, the annual report, and ad hoc financial projects or special accounting reports for audit or regulatory authorities.
• Manage daily accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, tax, accounts payable, fixed assets, accruals, and ledger maintenance.
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure accuracy of financial data; review accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Recommend and implement methods and procedures to improve department efficiency.
• Assist in establishing and implementing financial controls and policies to comply with regulatory and GAAP requirements as well as best practices.
• Provide financial data and variance analyses to support strategic planning and budgeting efforts.
• Prepare and manage compilation of quarterly and annual financial regulatory filings, including Call Reports, FDIC Summary of Deposits, Escheatment reporting, and other required regulatory reports.
• Report all unclaimed property to State(s) and escheat at the appropriate time(s).
• Monitor changes in regulatory reporting requirements and assist in implementing necessary changes to comply.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; ensure adherence to policies and deadlines.
• Work closely with departments across the bank to support accurate financial data and reporting.
• Directly supervise the accounting/wire transfer team, handling performance management, career development, and workflow to maintain service levels and meet deadlines.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits and examinations.
• Assist in the documentation and testing of internal controls and FDICIA procedures.
• Attend internal and external management meetings and represent the Bank at external functions and activities.
• Manage finance-related wire processes and ensure accurate document maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures for finance-related wire operations and systems.
• Perform special projects, research, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5-7 years of accounting-related experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent math skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze conditions and reach independent decisions.
• Ability to successfully prioritize duties when faced with multiple requests, demands, and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate's applicable experience, education, and skills.