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About the Role
A well‑established financial institution is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial strategy. This role is ideal for a banking‑sector finance leader with deep expertise in GAAP, regulatory reporting, BSA/AML/FCC compliance, and strategic financial planning.
You will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring financial accuracy, operational integrity, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all accounting operations, including month‑end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Lead the preparation of GAAP‑compliant financial statements and regulatory filings
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long‑range financial planning
- Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Oversee Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC), including AML/BSA program components
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations, audit requirements, and risk‑management standards
- Partner with auditors, regulators, and internal teams to maintain strong governance
- Lead and mentor accounting and finance staff, ensuring accuracy and operational excellence
- Support treasury, liquidity, and asset‑liability management activities as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- 5 years of Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC), AML, or BSA experience
- Prior experience in the banking industry (community or regional banking strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, regulatory reporting, and internal controls
- Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
- Ability to work onsite and collaborate closely with executive leadership
- Experience as a Controller, Comptroller, CFO, or senior finance leader in a regulated financial institution
- Background in treasury, ALM, liquidity planning, or capital adequacy
- Experience presenting to boards, regulators, or auditors
You're a detail‑driven finance leader who thrives in regulated environments. You understand the unique demands of community and regional banking, can navigate complex compliance requirements, and know how to build trust with auditors, regulators, and executive teams. You balance hands‑on accounting expertise with strategic financial leadership.