SVP Controller

SVP Controller

Overview:
A well-established financial institution is seeking a Senior Vice President Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience supporting complex, high-asset environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, cash management, disbursements, and financial reporting
2. Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis
3. Prepare and present financial statements and reports to executive leadership and Board
4. Ensure timely and accurate bank and account reconciliations, including Federal Reserve and corporate accounts
5. Oversee AP/AR functions, cash activity, and daily balancing processes
6. Manage and support regulatory exams, external audits, and internal controls
7. Prepare and review Call Reports and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (including BSA)
8. Partner with auditors and examiners, providing documentation and resolving findings
9. Supervise and develop accounting staff, driving performance and process improvements
10. Identify and implement efficiencies across accounting operations

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required
2. Examiner and Auditor Experience
3. Experience within a financial institution with $1B in assets
4. Proven experience overseeing finance/accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting
5. Strong background supporting regulatory exams and audit processes
6. In-depth knowledge of GAAP and credit union regulations
7. Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams

Key Attributes:

1. Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strong ownership mindset
2. Ability to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic priorities
3. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 137437 when responding to this ad.