Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintenance of accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while ensuring strong internal controls.
• Assistance with budgeting, forecasting, asset/liability reporting, and financial analysis for executive leadership.
• Coordination of internal and external audits and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory examiners.
• Monitoring of accounting policies, regulatory changes, and financial reporting requirements affecting the institution.
• Development and improvement of accounting processes, procedures, and operational efficiencies.
• Support of executive leadership with strategic financial planning and special projects.
• Mentoring and development of accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Banking, financial institution, or public accounting experience auditing financial institutions strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit procedures.
• Experience working with regulatory examinations, external audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership and board members.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.