Assistant Controller Operations

This role will oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting support, internal controls, and operational accounting functions while managing a team of accounting professionals. A growing financial institution is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial close activities, and process improvement initiatives within a transforming finance organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A growing financial institution is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial close activities, and process improvement initiatives within a transforming finance organization. This role will oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting support, internal controls, and operational accounting functions while managing a team of accounting professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting operations, experience leading month-end close processes, and a passion for improving systems, controls, and workflows. This is a highly visible opportunity to help modernize and scale the accounting function while partnering closely with senior finance leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Review accounting activities related to loans, deposits, investments, fixed assets, leases, and other operational areas.
• Ensure integrity between subledgers and the general ledger while supporting system integrations and data accuracy.
• Prepare and review internal financial reporting packages and management analyses.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with Treasury, Risk, Operations, FP&A, and other departments on accounting matters and strategic initiatives.
• Support accounting for subsidiaries, consolidations, and specialized accounting areas.
• Drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support regulatory examinations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a high-performance team environment.
• Act as a key partner and backup to senior accounting leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing month-end close and general ledger functions.
• Prior team leadership experience required.
• Banking, financial services, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and general ledger systems;PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.