Description
The SVP Controller oversees the accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls of the bank. This role ensures accurate financial statements, compliance with banking regulations, and effective management of accounting processes while supporting executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic planning.
Essential Duties:
- Manages investments.
- Oversees loan accounting and loan reporting.
- Manages daily accounting operations, including:
- General ledger
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Fixed assets
- Reconciliations
- Month-end and year-end close
- Prepares and reviews financial statements in accordance with GAAP and banking regulations.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including reports for agencies such as the:
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Federal Reserve System
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Oversees internal controls and assists with internal and external audits.
- Coordinates annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
- Monitors liquidity, capital ratios, and financial performance metrics.
- Develops and maintains accounting policies and procedures.
- Supervises accounting staff and supports employee development.
- Partners with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions.
- Ensures timely tax filings and compliance activities.
- Supports core banking system conversions or financial software implementations when needed.
Requirements
• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: None required; CPA preferred.
• RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within banking or financial services. Experience with banking software and ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, along with strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of Call Reports and regulatory filings; experience managing audits and examiner relationships; ability to work under deadlines in a regulated environment; high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong Knowledge of:
GAAP
Bank regulatory reporting (CECL)
Internal controls
Financial analysis
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