Controller (4155)

The Controller will oversee the Bank’s daily accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and general ledger integrity. You’ll ensure accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant financial reporting while providing actionable insights to support executive decision-making.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the CFO to strengthen internal controls, maintain audit and regulatory readiness, and build a deep understanding of the Bank’s financial operations — all in preparation to step into the CFO role.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and general ledger maintenance

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations

• Assist with preparation of regulatory reports, including Call Reports

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

• Monitor income and expense trends and report variances

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Maintain strong internal control structure over financial reporting

• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

• Assist with development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures

• Support internal and external audits

• Coordinate documentation requests during regulatory examinations

• Monitor segregation of duties and financial risk controls

Reconciliations and Oversight:

• Oversee reconciliation of correspondent bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and investment accounts

• Review suspense and exception accounts

• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies

• Monitor fixed assets and depreciation schedules

Leadership and Supervision:

• Support cross-departmental collaboration

• Assist executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic initiatives

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday and rotating Saturday mornings.  Will train with the CFO in Georgetown, IL until her retirement.  Office location may be flexible after training period.

Benefits: Full-Time employees enjoy paid vacation and sick/personal time off, a flexible schedule, holiday pay, 401k match, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as paid life insurance and logo apparel credit.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA designation preferred

Experience:

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience

• Experience in a regulated financial institution strongly preferred

• Experience with regulatory reporting required

• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Understanding of banking regulations and financial reporting requirements

• Experience with general ledger systems

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion

Professional Expectations:

• Demonstrates strong financial stewardship

• Maintains integrity and accountability

• Promotes internal control discipline

• Supports the Bank’s risk management culture

• Communicates effectively with executive leadership and auditors

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000